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Atoka proposes $6.3 M budget Employees to see raises, no new taxes for residents

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

ATOKA – Last week, city officials proposed a $6.3 million budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, a budget that includes a 3 percent raise for municipal employees and $1 million in capital purchases.

Additionally, the property tax rate will remain unchanged.

Town Administrator Brian Koral said projected revenues for the remainder of FY2013, which ends on June 30, will be an estimated $3.5 million, which is $350,000 above the same period in 2012. When the

budget was created, revenues were expected to exceed $3.65 million, however the Meade Lake Road project, which was budgeted to provide $500,000 in Surface Transportation Program revenue, has not yet entered the construction phase and reimbursements have not yet been made, Koral noted.

"The town's general fund reserve remains in very stable condition," Koral said. "While we project a decrease in the fund balance as a result of the fiscal year 2013, that decrease

of $337,000 is driven by the $750,000 Walker Park project, a major investment in upgrading that park." Without that project, the fund balance would have increased by more than $400,000, a testament to the diligent work of department heads in managing their operational costs throughout the year."

Revenues The conservative budget projects FY2014's revenues at an estimated $4.11 million, an

increase of $454,200 over the budgeted revenues for 2013.

These increases, said Koral, will be generated through the addition of the residential trash collection program and the receipt of a Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant.

Koral also said fees generated by the issuance of building permits have grown "significantly" over the past fiscal year.

"That is, perhaps, speaking to overall economic recovery SEE BUDGET PAGE A2

EVENTS

Safety Fair set for Saturday

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

The annual Tipton County Peace Officers Memorial Service, held in conjunction with National Police Week, May 12-18, took place on Wednesday at the justice complex. The S.W.A.T. Team is pictured above, followed in procession by the Memphis Police Department's Mounted Patrol and bagpiper J. Stephen Sanders. Below, the daughter of fallen deputy Richard L. Rose, who died on Nov. 29, 1988, is escorted by a deputy to place a rose in the wreath in memory of her father. Courtesy photos

POLICE WEEK

Memorial held for fallen officers

ATOKA – The fifth annual Atoka Safety Fair will be held on Saturday and will feature everything from health to public safety measures.

The event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kroger, is a community outreach program to kick-off the grocery chain’s Safety Awareness Month for customers and associates, said organizers.

“It’s all about being safe,” said Atoka Police Chief Jessie Poole.

“We want to be able to provide a safe place for our customers and we want them to know they should be aware of their surroundings.”

Each year, said Poole, the event grows larger.

This year, vendors will be onhand to help fingerprint children, give motorcycle safety tips, and SEE FAIR, PAGE A3

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

SCHOOLS

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n Wednesday, a service honoring members of the law enforcement community who died while in service was held at the Tipton County Justice Complex. The annual event honors eight officers:

School board sets new lice policies

▪ Charles M. Webb, 35, was a Tipton County Sheriff’s deputy and was killed on Oct. 17, 1907 near Atoka. Deputy Webb and his partner were attempting to serve a writ of lunacy on an individual who had escaped from the state mental institution the previous year and who was to be delivered back to the state asylum when the individual shot at them.

As the deputies approached the man's farm, the man fled into his bedroom, where he had hidden a double-barrel shotgun.

Deputy Webb's partner was able to force the door open, but was immediately shot in the shoulder and disabled. The suspect then fired the second shot at Deputy Webb, striking him in the shoulder and chest as he stood on the stairs. Webb was able to walk to the front yard, where he collapsed and died.

Webb, a native of Hardeman County, had lived in Atoka for about 10 years and left behind a wife and child.

▪ Special Deputy David W. Stewart was shot and killed attempting to serve a warrant on May 1, 1915. Deputy Stewart lived on Island 37 in Tipton County, across the Mississippi River.

Deputy Stewart, who was deaf, was attempting to arrest a man for retailing liquor in Tennessee; the man kept a of a large colony of blind tigers and a local gambling house. As Deputy Stewart

By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com Schools may soon be knowingly allowing lice and their eggs into school.

A revision to the head lice policy was introduced and approved on its first reading at the Tipton County School Board monthly meeting on Thursday, May 9.

According to the new revision, a student found with head lice will now be excluded from school at the end of the day, as opposed to immediately.

The student may return to school after appropriate treatment has begun, and will be checked by the school nurse or designee for the SEE LICE PAGE A3

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BUDGET

Continued from A1 going forward."

Local sales tax provided for 42.6 percent of revenue in 2013.

Expenses The proposed budget accounts for $4.17 in expenditures, which includes a 3 percent raise for town employees and $1 in capital purchases, including the Meade Lake Road project, playground additions to Nancy Lane Park, designing of a new Town Hall complex, which is grant-funded, and hosting a special election on a sales tax initiative that, if passed, will fund salaries for additional firefighters.

The only new position anticipated in the 2014 budget is an additional utility clerk.

Water and sewer savings, pump upgrade Koral said the town also anticipates a savings in its annual sewer fees paid to the City of Munford.

"With the addition of the meter on our sewer flow to Munford's

wastewater plant, the town has realized a nearly 20 percent decrease in our annual sewer fees," he said.

"The decrease simply shows that the town had been overpaying for wastewater treatment based on estimated flow."

The town will now only pay for water treated, saving nearly $20,000.

He said the town also anticipates beginning water purchase contract negotiations which could potentially affect the budget.

"Staff will be proposing some upgrades on the various pump stations operated by the public works department," he said. "With the sewer expansion complete, our attention is beginning to turn toward the Main Street station and improvements required there to serve our customers well into the future."

The budget proposal passed on its first reading.

The next regularly scheduled meeting for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will take place on Tuesday, June 4 at 7

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County sports hall of fame announced

By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com

Plans to begin a Tipton County sports hall of fame have been announced this week.

"Covington Parks and Recreation believes its time to honor those outstanding individuals who have excelled in the world of sports," said parks and recreation director Richard Vandergrift.

Nominations into the hall of fame are currently being accepted. Each year nominations will be reviewed and voted upon by a committee

that will include previous winners.

Anyone may nominate a person for the Tipton County Sports Hall of Fame. Nominees are selected for the Hall of Fame each year by the selection committee.

Although athletic achievements will be of prime importance and consideration, his or her post-athletic record, will be weighed.

A person must have also proven worthy as a citizen by carrying the ideals of athletics forward into his or her occupational endeavors and community service.

A permanent display will be housed at the Covington Municipal Center, located at the old First Baptist Church at South Main and Washington streets.

"It does not need to be someone who excelled in high school and/ or college, it could be an official who worked countless numbers building a program," Vandergrift said.

The first class to be accepted will be in November 2013.

Call 476-3734 for more information on nominating an individual.

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Continued from A1 firearms safety, drug awareness information and more.

“We’ll have the drunk goggles,” he said. “This is where you can drive the obstacle course and see how difficult it is to drive drunk.”

The fair will also have a climbing rock, moonbounce and the store will offer health screenings inside. Poole also said B12 shots will be available for $10.

Tipton County Sheriff’s Office Range Safety Officer and firearms instructors will be available to discuss firearm safety and to distribute firearm safety kits provided by a grant from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, a non-profit trade association that

receives funds for this project from the U.S. Department of Justice, and from the shooting industry.

The free kits include gun safety information and gunlocks. Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit questions will also be answered by a state certified instructor.

Eddie Eagle, representing the NRA GunSafe program, will be present with his escort to promote his message for children in grades K- 3: “If you see a gun: STOP!, Don’t Touch, Leave the Area, Tell an Adult.”

The sheriff’s office received this character in 2010 through a grant from the local and Tennessee Friends of NRA. This will be Eddie

Eagle’s debut in Tipton County.

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Continued from A1 presence of live lice upon return to school.

A student found with nits (eggs of a louse) will not be excluded from school. The parent will be notified so he/she can monitor the student for the presence of live lice.

The revision was approved, but not by a unanimous vote, the lone dissenting vote cast by retired teacher Farrell Vincent.

The policy revision requires two readings; the second will be held at the June board meeting.

Additional approved policy revisions were unanimously approved on the first reading and will have a second reading at the June meeting:

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Continued from A1 arrived at the gambling house to make the arrest, the man crept up behind Deputy Stewart and fatally shot him in the head. Due to his disability he did not hear the man or a warning shout from others at the scene.

It is unknown if Deputy Stewart was married.

▪ Chester A. Doyle was a Tipton County Sheriff's deputy and had lived in the Mason area for approximately nine years. Deputy Doyle was shot and killed on July 18, 1937, while conducting a routine raid on a illegal craps game.

Originally a native of Fayette County, Doyle never married.

▪ Michael Wilson Erwin was also a Tipton County Sheriff’s deputy.

Halloween fell on a Friday night on Oct. 31, 1975, so Deputy Erwin volunteered to come into work early because complaints were expected to be high.

During a routine traffic stop on Highway 51, Erwin noticed a tractor trailer coming over the hill directly towards himself and the group he was talking too. Erwin quickly made sure that everyone was out of harm’s way. Erwin lost his life when the tractor trailer struck his patrol car, which in turn struck him and killed him.

Erwin had only been a deputy for four months. Prior to that, he had served with the Covington Police Department. He is survived by his wife, daughter, parents and grandmother.

▪ Richard “Ricky” Lawrence Rose, 22, was a deputy with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Rose was shot and killed by his partner inside the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office while on duty, Nov. 29, 1988.

His partner and sheriff at the time were under a federal investigation involving the agency’s training practices. Rose’s partner, Jimmy Hicks, was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide.

Rose had been a deputy for just over a year and is survived by a

▪ Policy 4.600, Grading System – Eliminates Spelling from the grading system for grades 1-5. Spelling will be included in Language Arts, a change made in the Common Core Curriculum.

▪ Policy 6.310, Dress Code - Allows shorts for Pre-K through 5th grade students.

▪ Policy 6.405, Medicines – Only the Principal's designee or school nurse will assist in the self-administration of medication. All prescription medication must include a physiciansigned authorization. Additionally, several other changes were approved regarding medication administration.

daughter, a brother, two nieces and his parents.

▪ John Wayne Delashmit served for 24 years as an officer with the Covington Police Department. Sgt Delashmit, a member of the tactical team, was on a tactical training exercise on the shooting range when he collapsed after suffering a heart attack.

Delashmit died on Nov. 4, 1991. He was a life-long member of Tipton County and is survived by a wife and two sons.

▪ Charles "Lanny" Bridges, 50, also served with the Covington Police Department. A 25-year veteran, Sgt. Bridges and his partner were responding to a possible suicide call on Aug. 14, 1997, when gunfire came from within the home.

Bridges’ partner was shot, and while attempting to shield and remove him from the line of fire, Bridges himself was shot and killed. The suspect later committed suicide after barricading himself in the home for several hours.

Bridges left a wife, two children, two stepchildren, a brother, sister and mother.

▪ Calvin Wayne Jenks, 24, was a trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol. On Jan. 6, 2007, Trooper Jenks was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of Highways 14 and 54.

During the stop, Jenks smelled marijuana from the vehicle and was told by the driver that there were drugs in the center console. When he asked the passenger if he had any drugs, the man produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Jenks once in the head and once in the body.

Both men fled the scene but were arrested 13 hours later in Nashville. Trooper Jenks' body was found next to his patrol car by two hunters who were in the area. His patrol car's video camera recorded the entire incident.

In December 2007, one suspect was found guilty of the facilitation of first degree murder and last week, the day before the memorial, the other was found guilty of murder

in the first degree and sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 51 years.

Trooper Jenks had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for almost three years. He is survived by his wife, parents, four brothers, a sister, grandparents and a large extended family.

This year the program also remembered the following officers who have died this year: Tipton County Sheriff's Office Captain Gerald Stewart, Tennessee Highway Patrol Captain Bob Yoakum (retired), Covington Fire Department Captain Ray Isome and Munford Police Department Reserve Officer Bruce Potter.

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FLASHBACK

GUEST OPINION

It takes a family

When she was First Lady, Hillary Clinton wrote a book titled It Takes A Village. Some of her concepts were not altogether wrong, but I believe she placed the focus on the wrong unit. Time and history has proven that a strong family unit generally means good children, a functioning society and a happy village.

Aristotle wrote in the 300s B.C. that the family unit was the most important to a happy city where virtue prevails. This was in stark contradiction to his teacher, Plato, who wrote that children should be taken as infants from their birth mother and raised by the state. Plato felt that the state was more important than the family because he believed that a man who worried about those he loved or had affections towards would focus on them in a crisis rather than protecting the state.

Aristotle must have seen that love of family would compel a man to defend the state because collectively it was the best way to protect the family. History has shown us that men have left their families, often in dangerous times, like during the American Revolution, in order to meet the enemy on the field to protect their country and all of its families.

We are in a crisis in America and I believe it is somewhat reflected in the persona of President Obama. Through no fault of his own, he was raised without his father. At the age of 13, his mother sent him away from Indonesia to live with his grandparents since his stepfather was becoming too cozy J IM HARDIN with capitalism. Grandparents are fine, but they are no replacement for the mother and father.

His policies focus on collective groups, not families. He has worked to strengthen the position of the state, not families. He supports a minor girl getting an abortion without parental permission. He opposes education reforms that give parents more say in how their children are educated. He wants more benefits for single mothers who willingly choose not to have a father in the lives of their children, preferring rather to have the state (taxpayer) provide for their care.

Studies prove beyond any doubt that an intact family with a mother and father who clearly love each other and their children is the best environment in which to raise happy, healthy children.

The reason so many African American men are in jail is not because they are black, it’s because they were raised without a father. This trend is rising among whites and Hispanics as more children are born out of wedlock and divorce becomes ever more common.

Men, and a growing number of women, though still mostly men, cannot remain faithful in marriage, so it understandably leads to divorce. Such men have no honor, no integrity and, as Ross Perot used to say when asked why he fired his executives who were found unfaithful to their spouses, “if a man’s wife cannot trust him, what makes you think I can trust him.”

America is in decline, and it’s not because of President Obama, President Bush or our dysfunctional political system; it’s because of the decline of families. As family bonds and leadership weaken, the void is often filled by gangs, substance abuse, crime, or an ever-encroaching government. It takes a family for a village to survive!

Jim Hardin is a sixth-generation Tennessean and former Republican candidate for the District 81 Tennessee State House of Representatives seat. Retired from the Navy, Hardin writes regularly for The Leader.

Alex Marbry, right, receives a watch from Arnold Vandergrift, owner of Wells Grocery, for his 25 years or service in 1982. Leader files

Watch out for spurs that don’t jingle jangle We always kept a big flock of Neighbor, he struck at me, and I chickens, especially for such a jumped at him. This time we had small area. Everybody loved fried a “Mexican Standoff”. I had seen chickens, and no way can anyone him in action fighting the other eat breakfast without eggs. With roosters, and I had been warned such an abundance, we sold the about the spurs being very daneggs and the young pullets for fry- gerous. Now spurs are located on ers. Folks at the Naval Base loved the legs right above his feet, and for Daddy to bring them some in his case, probably two and one country eggs. As you know coun- half inches long. Big around as try eggs taste better, and are better nice sized pencil. Real bad. Farmfor you than store bought eggs, ers know the spurs can kill another plus we made some extra money. chicken in one thrust by hitting the Must be country ’cause I ain’t nev- opponent’s head. I’d seen it haper seen any city eggs. pen.

Two things are required Frankly, I didn’t for a good egg supply. want any part of Plenty of good feed and a the rooster or his good rooster, or in our case spurs, not that I was several roosters. Now, if scared just yet, but it you are not real careful was safer that way. you might end up with Neighbor, livestock too many roosters, and can sense if you all the hens will be setting are afraid of them, instead of laying. So you whether it’s smell, must stay aware. We ususight, or feel. Kingally ‘figgered’ about one pin got his bluff in rooster to a dozen hens. on me. One day he My Southern farmers sneaked up behind SOUTHERN RAISIN' know what I mean. me, flogged me, O TIS GRIFFIN One particular rooster knocked me to the thought he was the ‘cock ground, and crawled of the walk’, and he continuously all over me. Scared me to death. tried to prove it. Friends he sho’ I finally got up and ran back into ’nuff liked to put on a show. Ev- the house. Momma asked, “what ery so often, he’d jump up on a was wrong”? Trembling, I exfence post, crow, flap his wings, plained what kingpin had done. announcing he was king. He was She would have no part of that, too! He was ‘pert nigh’ as big as I so she grabbed her broom, and was, but so far we hadn’t had any proceeded to whoop ‘kingpin’ all problems. But, they are coming. over the yard. I guess ‘we’ showed One day as I was walking out kingpin, as I was behind Momma through the backyard, the chick- cheering her on. Right? ens started scattering toward the One Saturday, Daddy and I hen house, so kingpin decided were in the backyard, and kingpin to test me. Neighbor if you ain’t sneaked up behind me, attackbeen there, you don’t know what I ing like a ghost in the graveyard. mean. He came running at me flap- I shifted into my gaits, as I ran, ping his wings, dancing about two stumbled crawled and fell. Daddy feet off the ground, crowing like got red-faced mad because I let a crazy, and startled me more than rooster bluff me, and Baptist bapanything else. Now, I’m thinking tizing shouted, “go whoop that very quickly, get away from me, or rooster real bad”. Well, I tried to I’ll knock you in the next county. get out to it, but Daddy was very, Now, kingpin is thinking the same very upset. So, here I go to the thing. rooster. (I had lots rather face a

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rooster than a mad Daddy, if you know what I mean.) Kingpin comes, jumps up, and flogs me real bad. I tackle him and fall on him beating the fire out of him, as best I can. We separate. He stares at me, and I stare at him with one eye, with the other eye on Daddy.

Ain’t no way that rooster can hurt me as bad as my Daddy. I have proof of that. At this time of the rooster fight, one of us is scared, and the other is glad of it. Daddy walked over and kicked ‘kingpin’ up against the fence. Boy, ‘I’ won that fight. Daddy was satisfied, but kingpin wasn’t pleased at all.

The rooster wouldn’t mess with me when Daddy was around, which wasn’t always the case. J. G. told me to get a stick, walk across the yard, and lay into kingpin the next time he attacked me. I was still scared, but it had to done.

Kingpin tried to sneak up behind me, and I heard him flapping. I got my trusty cork ball bat, which was actually a broken mop handle, and with a perfect swing I caught him solid on the left wing. I broke the wing. He ran off, while I celebrated and jumped for joy. My problem was solved, but Kingpin’s problems were just starting. A broken winged rooster is not much competition for a healthy, even smaller bird. Pay backs are ‘ruff’, if you now what I mean? He rightfully absorbed several whoopings.

Every dog has his day, and I finally had mine.

I don’t reckon anyone has a problem of fighting roosters lately! It’s been some time since I have even seen any chickens in a backyard, much less a fighting rooster. Another great Southern tradition that didn’t make it into the Pot. Beware of Sneaky Feathered Friends - GLORY! Otis Griffin is the author of the book “Southern Raisin”. He was born in Charleston, Tenn., and attended Rosemark Grammar School and Bolton High School.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Not taking responsibility Dear editor, One should have sympathy for those who seek sanctuary in religion for they have closed their minds to doubt. They do not have the fortitude to take responsibility for their actions. They miss the exhilaration of being able to decide questions of morality without being hobbled by religion. I say this with humility for I know the religious are sincere in their beliefs. They are trying to get through the best way they know how, just like all the rest of us are. It’s a struggle any way you look at it. Regardless of one’s beliefs, we should be civil to one another as we journey along.

B.F. Smith Covington

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The following persons were booked into the Tipton County manuf.; May 8, TCSO Correctional Facility May 5-11.

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▪ Adams, Eric Lavelle, 38, public intoxication, May 10, CPD ▪ Ballard, Jlyn Kyle, 20, agg. burglary, theft under $10,000; May 7, TCSO ▪ Barone, Angela Maria, 26, forgery, seatbelt law; May 11, TCSO ▪ Barry, Jessica Diane, 21, domestic assault, May 6, TCSO ▪ Becton, Jamarius Tremont, 23, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, May 5, TCSO ▪ Bilderback, Dustin Wade, 20, poss. sch. II, contributing to a minor, simple poss. marijuana, driving left of center; May 5, CPD ▪ Blevins, Benjamin Alan, 41, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, no seat belt; May 5, TCSO ▪ Bonner, Bobbie Jean, 44, disorderly conduct, May 11, TCSO ▪ Borum, Dale Lowell, 37, agg. assault with injury, May 9, TCSO ▪ Brown, Keith Lamont, 40, resisting, May 8, TCSO ▪ Canada, Darrell Donnell, 46, agg. assault no injury x 2, poss. prohibited weapon, public intoxication; May 7, TCSO ▪ Claggett, Penny Lane, 46, theft under $500, May 11, TCSO ▪ Cleaves, John Edward, 39, failure to pay child support, May 10, TCSO ▪ Cooper, Raymond Lewis, 37, disregard stop sign, unlawful carrying or poss. of weapon, conv. felon poss. or firerarm, poss. of stolen property; May 9, CPD ▪ Crabb, Rebecca Love, 33, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, light law, no insurance, viol. reg. law; May 11, TCSO ▪ Dunn, Fentress Earl, 53, public intoxication, May 5, CPD ▪ Eddington, Harlan Shane, 21, contributing to a minor, May 8, TCSO ▪ Etheridge, Cody Lee, 21, drving in rev./canc./susp. license, May 11, MUPD ▪ Evans, Rosela, 64, tampering with evidenct, simple poss. marijuana,

May 9, CPD ▪ Farabee, Heather Bricco, 33, failure to pay child support, May 11, TCSO ▪ Flowers, Deandre Dejuan, 19, failure to appear, May 7, TCSO ▪ Glass, Hannah Diane, 21, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, disregard stop sign; May 7, TCSO ▪ Grandberry, Larry Tawhan, 27, del. of cocaine, May 8, TCSO ▪ Gray, Tony Eugene, 45, domestic assault, theft of services; May 8, APD ▪ Greene, Marilyn McKenzie, 21, assault, May 8, TCSO ▪ Griffin, Robin Michelle, 32, agg. assault no injury, May 11, CPD ▪ Harland, Keysha Shrona, 34, domestic assault, criminal trespass; May 11, CPD ▪ Harrell, Randy Lawrence, 48, poss. sch. II, May 5, TCSO ▪ Hay, Boyd Wayne, 59, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, seatbelt law; May 10, TCSO ▪ Hinson, Christopher Glynn, 26, burglary, vandalism, theft over $500; May 5, TCSO ▪ Holiday, Timmy Wayne, 53, public intoxication, May 11, CPD ▪ Jackson, Brittany Elaine, 24, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, May 11, TCSO ▪ Johnson, Aaron Wesley, 33, speeding, May 8, TCSO ▪ Jones, Ventura Logan, 44, tampering, simple poss. marijuana, no seatbelt; May 9, CPD ▪ Kidd, Isaac Channing, 19, poss. sch. IV, May 7, TCSO ▪ Knowles, Heather Ruth, 31, poss. sch. III, May 8, TCSO ▪ Lavelle, Misti Dawn, 30, failure to pay child support, May 11, TCSO ▪ Leavy, William Eddie, 29, disorderly conduct, public intoxication; May 9, CPD ▪ Leonard, Christopher Leland, 27, domestic assault, May 8, TCSO ▪ Lyne, Stephen Dwain, 44, domestic assault, May 10, MUPD ▪ Massey, James Richard,

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Bradley, 33, poss. sch. II with intent, May 7, TCSO ▪ McClanahan, Veronica Degail, 22, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, May 8, TCSO ▪ McFarland, Dexter Maurice, 26, driving on rev./susp./canc. license, no insurance; May 5, MPD ▪ McGuire, Clarence Edward, 51, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, DUI first offense, simple poss. marijuana, improper tag display; May 6, CPD ▪ Melton, Erin Lynn, 21, domestic assault, May 11, APD ▪ Miller, Amanda Elizabeth, 23, public intoxication, May 5, TCSO ▪ Moore, Mardrecus Donnell, 26, domestic assault, May 5, CPD ▪ Murray, Marcus Lavelle, 26, domestic assault, May 11, CPD ▪ Nolen, Michelle Renee, 34, domestic assault, May 9, MUPD ▪ Orozco, Christopher Anthony, 26, domestic assault, failure to pay child support; May 7, TCSO ▪ Pierce, Derek Lee, 18, assault, May 6, MUPD ▪ Raithel, Amanda Jean, 28, shoplifting, May 10, TCSO ▪ Reed Jr., Paul Edwin, 46, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, light law; May 10, TCSO ▪ Reynolds, Terry Wayne, 44, failure to pay child support, May 8, TCSO ▪ Richardson, Billy Wayne, 36, obtain legend drug by fraud, May 8, CPD ▪ Rogers, Corderro Grayvon, 22, poss. sch. II, May 7, TCSO ▪ Scott, Kenley Croy, 26, vandalism, domestic assault; May 11, MUPD ▪ Sechrist, Jeffery Michael, 44, DUI first offense, speeding, failure to maintain control, signal for turns, no insurance, DL violation; May 6, THP ▪ Sewell, Marvin Leonard, 33, poss. controlled substance, May 6, TCSO ▪ Shepard, Todd Merlin, 27, violation order of protection, May 8, TCSO ▪ Smith, Franklin Roosevelt, 49, driving on

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rev./canc./susp. license, simple poss. mariuana; May 8, CPD ▪ Sonderman, Timothy Dean, 28, failure to appear, May 6, TCSO ▪ Starr, Brian Everet, 30, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, no insurance, light law, reg. law; May 5, TCSO ▪ Street, Wesley Shannon, 41, assault, May 7, TCSO ▪ Taylor Charles Trent, 21, domestic assault, May 8, TCSO ▪ Taylor, Ivory Lynn, 47, simple poss. marijuana, May 7, TCSO ▪ Taylor, Will Arthur, 43, failure to appear felony, May 11, TCSO ▪ Thomas, Brandon Forest, 19, simple poss. marijuana, May 7, TCSO ▪ Thompson, Thomas Anthony, 22, filing false report or bomb threat, disorderly conduct; May 10, CPD ▪ Tipton, Billy Joe, 29, burglary, May 11, TCSO ▪ Troutt, Terra Lynn, 22, poss. sch. IV, May 5, CPD ▪ Vanucci, Shannon Wayne, 37, public intoxication, May 8, TCSO ▪ Vaughn, Gary K., 40, fishing without license, May 11, TCSO ▪ Vestel, Tammy Elaine, 36, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, failure to yield; May 10, TCSO ▪ Ware, Roosevelt, 60, driving on rev./canc./ susp. licene, light law, windshield violation; May 8, THP ▪ White, Bettye, 25, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, window tint violation; May 10, MPD ▪ White, Bobby Wayne, 23, ID theft, May 11, MPD ▪ Williams, Billy James, 49, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, May 10, THP ▪ Williams, Ricky, 23, domestic assault, May 8, TCSO ▪ Woodland, Marvin Lavelle, 33, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, no insurance, reg. law; May 10, CPD ▪ Wright, Jayson Daniel, 31, theft over $1,000, May 5, CPD ▪ Yunker, Larry Sylvester, 63, domestic assault, May 7, APD

Disclaimer: These persons are innocent until proven guilty. They will face charges in Tipton County General Sessions or Circuit Court unless warrants for their arrest were issued in another county (this may or may not be denoted in the listing of charges).

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If so, call: 24-hour number: Central Dispatch 901-475-4300 Sheriff’s Office Tipline: 901-475-3307; email: sheriff@tiptonco.com Tipton County CrimeStoppers 901-476-4411 Or contact any local law enforcement agency to report any of these people.

Baskin, Ernie James Born: 6/30/1988 5128 N. Circle Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Burglary, driving rev. license

Beasley, Raymond Born: 1/17/1960 4346 Hollywood Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Theft under $10,000

Bianco, Christopher Steven Born: 8/3/1981 361 Quail Rd. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Promotion of meth manuf.

Bing, Genenda K. Born: 10/29/1968 2400 McClerkin Rd. Burlison, TN 38015 Charge: Promotion of meth manuf.

Cathey, John Edward Born: 12/19/1985 3022 Calvert Memphis, TN 38108 Charge: Intro contraband into penal inst.

Carlisle, Joseph Allen Born: 2/13/1975 46 Myracle Portageville, TN 63873 Charge: Promotion of meth manuf.

Bates, Anthony Thomas Born: 8/21/1981 141 Vandergrift Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Burglary

Brown, Marcus Laray Born: 1/9/1991 117 E. Ripley Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Burglary, simple poss. marijuana

Barnes, Willie Evan Born: 6/6/1991 1399 Jack Bennett Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 Charge: Felony failure to appear x 2

Calloway, Tramaine Leroy Born: 6/26/1988 Brenda Drive Munford, TN 38058 Charge: Burglary

crime stoppers of tipton county inc. is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of:

John Curtis Rann, a 24-year-old white male who was found dead with several gunshot wounds on Black Springs Hill Road in southwest Tipton County on Dec. 5, 1986. Rann had been missing since November 26, 1986.

Johnny Poole, a 23-year-old white male whose partially burned body was found on Oct. 25 1988, in his burning pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, on the Hatchie River. Poole had a gunshot wound in his back.

If you have any information about either of the crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 901-476-4411. You will NOT be required to give your name or testify in any court. The source of information given to Crime Stoppers will be held in strict confidence.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected. It is possible that some warrants have been resolved and the matter is no longer pending. This information is being provided as a service to the public; however, neither the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office nor The Leader cannot guarantee nor assume any liability for the accuracy of the information at the time of use. All warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension.

All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ARMED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. If you recognize a name on the list, if you find your name, or if you find a discrepancy, please contact the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco. com.

Obituaries “Bob” Ellis Reliford

Date of Death – May 2, 2013 “Bob” Ellis Reliford, son of the late Willie (Mary F. Burns) Reliford, expired at his residence Thursday May 2, 2013 in Mason.

Visitation took place on Friday May 10, from noon until 6 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home in Mason. Services were held at noon on Saturday at St. Matthew’s M.B. Church with burial in church cemetery, both in Stanton.

Survivors includes his devoted wife, Almer Dowell Reliford of Mason; six children: Troy (Angela) Reliford and William (Doris) Dowell, both of Covington, and Linda (Ulas) Craig, Marsha (Grendell) Williams, Jean Tolbert and Ellis Reliford, Jr., all of Mason; five siblings: Ruby Boyd and James Tipton, both of Covington, Annie Dowell of Stanton, and Blanche and Wiloa Reliford, both of Memphis; 17-grandchildren, 16-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Eight siblings preceded him in transition.

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Leander McClinton

March 13, 1939 – May 7, 2013 Leander McClinton, 74, of Ripley, passed away on Tuesday, May 7.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 9 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery.

A retired truck driver for R. L. Inman, he is survived by one daughter, Michelle McClinton Adams of Humboldt; two sons, Jessie McClinton of Arlington and Jerry McClinton of Brownsville; one sister, Susie Winchester of Glimp, TN; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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William Delbert Taylor Date of Death – May 9, 2013

William Delbert Taylor, 84, of Munford, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 9, 2013. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of Munford Church of Christ.

Mr. Taylor, the husband of Joan Taylor for 60 years, also leaves three sons, Kenneth Taylor of Bartlett, Keith Taylor of Waxahachie, Texas, and Mark Taylor of Lakeland; a daughter, Cheryl White of Searcy, Ark.; three sisters, Clara Cook of Portageville, Ind., Louise Fagan of Trimble and Christine Henson of Ramer, Tenn.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dexter and Johnny Taylor.

The family received friends Monday evening, May 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 14 at the funeral home with interment following in Memphis Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial gift be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Sarah Lottie Smith Goforth December 23, 1919 – May 10, 2013

Sarah Lottie Smith Goforth, 93, of Brighton, passed away on Friday, May 10.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 14 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Morrison’s Memorial Cemetery in Brighton.

The wife of the late T. S. Goforth, she is survived by three sons, James Tildon Goforth and Donald Ray Goforth, both of Holladay, Tenn. and Lawrence Doyle Goforth of Brighton; one daughter, Kathryn Louise Goforth Hobbs of Millington; one brother, George Smith of Covington; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in

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death by his parents, Norman Emmitt and Martha Inez Parker Smith; two sisters, Dorothy Bringle and Velma Walton; three brothers, Herman Smith, Lanier Smith and Emmitt Smith; and one great-grandchild, Michael Dalton Goforth.

The family request that any memorials be made to the Rose of Sharon Church.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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Geneva I. Hester

Date of Death – May 10, 2013 Geneva I. Hester, 82, of Covington, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013.

Mrs. Hester, the widow of Johnny W. Hester, is survived by her two daughters, Melinda McCarty of Burlison and Sharon Brown of Munford; a son, John Wells of Covington; a sister, Ruby Ehmer of Covington; a brother, Marvin McGill of Mobile, Ala.; three grandchildren, Andrew Brown, Jr., Daniel and Richard McCarty; two nieces, Tamara and Aliyah Ehmer; and a nephew, Demetrius Smith, Jr. The family received friends Sunday afternoon, May 12 from 1-3 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 15 at the funeral home with interment following in Memorial Gardens.

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Mary Husche Slamp

Date of Death – May 10, 2013 Mrs. Mary Husche Slamp, 91, of Covington, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 after a short illness at W. Tennessee Transition Center in Jackson, Tenn.

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May 16 The NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees) Association, Chapter 1382 meeting will be held at noon at Old Timers Restaurant in Millington. The guest speaker will be Jack Foraker, fire marshal for Millington. For more information, call Carolyn Cribbis at 413-7123.

May 17 UT Extension is hosting Spring Fling: A Women’s Health Symposium from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center, located at 605 Airways in Jackson, Tenn. There is a $12 registration fee which includes health screenings, cancer risk assessment, vendor giveaways and lunch. Call 476-02321 for more info.

Crestview Middle School is celebrating the first annual eighth grade graduation ceremony at 1 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Parents and community members are invited to attend.

May 18 The All Gaited Horse

Show will be held at the Covington Saddle Club at Cobb-Parr Park at 7:30 p.m. There is a $5 gate fee per vehicle.

Negative coggins and proper show attire are required. For information call Randall Bomar at 826-3176.

Three Star Volunteer Fire Department, located at 2050 Sadler School in Brighton, will hold its annual meeting and barbecue dinner. There will be a silent auction and preorders for $30. Whole BBQ butts can be made now by calling 837-0157.

A community safe fair will be held at Kroger in Atoka from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be carnival food, car seat checks, moon bounces, games, health screenings, face painting and a drunk goggles driving course.

Call 837-5000 for more details.

May 19 The Dacus Riding Club, 9051 Highway 51, Brighton, is hosting its third annual All Gaited Horse Show at 3 p.m. Negative Coggins and proper show attire is required. There will be 17 classes and a $5 per vehicle gate fee. Call Don Scott at 553-0160 or Donnie Hoy at 493-6594 for more information.

June 1 The 13th Annual Ricky Rose Memorial Shoot will be held at 8 a.m. at the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office shooting range.

The fee is $20 for individuals. Teams of four will

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Emma “Ann” Peeler

November 8, 1937 – May 14, 2013 Emma “Ann” Peeler, 75, of Covington, the widow of Darrell Wayne Peeler, passed away on the morning of May 14, 2013.

Mrs. Peeler is survived by his daughters, Connie Mason (Jere) of Covington and Carol Short of Charleston; brothers Luther Daniels of Byhalia, Miss. and Doyle Daniels of Memphis; sisters Ruth Dunn of Olive Branch, Miss., Jean Autry of Mississippi, Jewel Gureasko of Memphis and Margaret Donahue of Alabama; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation was Wednesday night at the funeral home and services will be held Thursday, May 16 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at R.H. Munford Cemetery and Bro. Dennis Peeler will be officiating the service.

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Marcella Mason

Date of Death – May 11, 2013 Marcella Mason, 70, of Kirksey, Ky., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Funeral services took place on Tuesday, May 14 at Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home. She was buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Benton, Ky. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 16, 2013

Fred George Billings Jr. Date of Death – May 13, 2013

Fred George Billings Jr., 78, of Brighton, passed away on May 13, 2013. He was a member of Pleasant Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a U. S. Army veteran and was retired from DuPont. Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 15 from 5-8 p.m. at Maley-Yarbrough Chapel with a graveside service Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mudville Cemetery.

He leaves two sons, Clayton Wayne Billings of Wynne, Ark. and William Robert Billings of Cordova; a daughter, Beth Ann Larson of Franklin; a sister, Truman Sharp of Cordova; a brother, George Billings of Somerville; and four grandchildren.

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Patsy Oldham Fleming 74 of Covington passed away on May 14, 2013 at her residence.

She was born on December 1, 1938 to Curtis and Mary Louise Stroud Oldham. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Covington where she was member of Now Sunday School Class, Past Sunday School teacher, she helped with the youth department and was a member of Ruth Circle. Ad-

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ditionally, she was a past member Covington Lions Club, past president of Covington Jaycees, past chairman for Covington Housing Authority Board Committee, served as various chairperson for state and national levels for supervising on education and was an instructional supervisor for Covington City Board of Education.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16 from 5-8 p.m. at Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home and funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Covington. Burial will be at East Side Cemetery at 3 p.m. Friday in Martin.

She leaves a son, William “Hunter” Fleming of Gainesville, Ga., brother, Glynn Oldham (Joyce) of Martin and sister-in-law Martha Vincent Oldham of Martin.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Dan Oldham.

The family ask for memorials to be sent to First United Methodist Church, 145 W. Church Avenue, Covington, TN. 38019.

are available. Auditions are May 18 or 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at CIAA. For more information call Barbara McBride at 4769706 or 237-4006.

June 8 The Dacus Riding Club, 9051 Highway 51, Brighton, is hosting the Mischa Anderson Memorial

2 1/2 lb sweet potatoes, lined baking sheet. In a large peeled and cut into chunks bowl, combine olive oil, agave 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil nectar, lime juice, garlic, fresh 2 tbsp agave nectar ginger and spices. Then add Juice of 1 lime (about 1 sweet potatoes and coat. tbsp) • Pour sweet potatoes and 4 cloves garlic, minced seasonings on to roasting pan 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger and spread into an even layer.

1 tsp cinnamon Season with a little salt and 1 tsp chili powder pepper to taste.

1 tsp nutmeg • Roast sweet potatoes in oven, 1/2 c fresh scallions, stirring occasionally, for about chopped for garnish 40 minutes or until golden Directions brown, tender and caramelized.

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Greer to become the bride of Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Greer, of Atoka, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Miss Lauren Rylee Greer, to Mr. Sean Patrick Kelly of Memphis.

Miss Greer is a graduate of Brighton High School and the University of Memphis, where she received her bachelor's in nursing. She is employed at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.

She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Veneta Tendle of Atoka and the late Mr.Clifford Tindle and Mrs. Mary Eleanor Ray Greer of Atoka, and the late Mr. Clifford Tindle.

Mr. Kelly is a graduate of Brighton

High School and the University of Memphis, where he received his bachelor's in manufacturing and engineering technology. He is employed with Jabil Circuit. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kelly of Atoka. He is the grandson of Mrs. Gloria Vernerder of LaGrange, IL and the late Mr.Carl Vernerder and Mr. Don Kelly of La Grange, IL, and the late Mrs. JoAnn Kelly.

The couple plans to wed at 4:30 p.m. at Kerrville United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 26, 2013. A reception in their honor will be given at Davies Manor Plantation.

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Malone, Bailey announce nuptials Mr. and Mrs. Michael Malone of Covington are pleased to announce the recent marriage of their daughter, Jessica Page Malone to Mr. Bryan Bailey of Memphis.

The bride is a graduate of the University of Memphis, where she earned a Bachelors in elementary and special education. She is currently employed as a teacher in the Memphis city school system.

The groom is a general manager of Finish Line, and a graduate of Dyersburg State Community College where he earned an Associates degree in business.

The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Alan Bailey of Brownsville, TN and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mathis of Covington.

The wedding was officiated by Delvin Berryman on January 5th, 2013 at 4 p.m. at The Balcony in Munford.

The bride, wearing an ivory, strapless, lace fit-and-flair gown with bodice

and pearls, was given in marriage by her father. Her flowers were red calla lilies, arranged by sister of the bride, Amy Malone. Ms. Teri Rogers and the aforementioned Ms. Malone, sisters of the bride, were the matron and maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Malayna rose, Marie Randall, and Kimberly Bray. Sophie Randall was flower girl, and the nephew of the bride, Jonathan Rogers, was ring bearer.

Best man was Jason Denison, Groomsmen were Coy Erwin, Chris Burnett, Matt Randall, and Steven Mitchell. Ushers were Chris McGhee and Deion Rogers.

The reception immediately followed the ceremony, at The Balcony.

The three tier strawberry, butter cream and chocolate cake was designed with calla lilies. The rehearsal dinner was given by the groom’s parents the night before the wedding at Old Timers restaurant in Millington, TN. The bride met Amy Malone and

Tipton County Commission on Aging events

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS May 16-17 Bending Needles – Thursday and Friday – 8:00 Craft Room Storytelling with Cozset – Thursday – 10:00 Dining Room Exercise – Friday 9:15 – Dining Room Health & Heritage Day at Lauderdale Commission on Aging UPCOMING EVENTS For the week of May 20th – May 24th Monday Exercise – 9:15 Dining Room Book Club – 10:00 Craft Room Writers Workshop – 10:30 Meeting Room Tuesday B/P Screenings – 9:00 Dining Room Nursing Home Visits– 9:30 Dining Room Chalkboard Time – 10:30 – Dining Room

Brittany Wright at the Little Shop of Hair for hair and makeup before the ceremony.

The couple will make their home in Germantown and will honeymoon later this summer.

Wednesday Water Aerobics – 6:30 Offsite Exercise – 9:15 Dining Room Bingo with Ripley Healthcare – 10:00 Dining Room Thursday Bending Needles – 8:00 Craft Room Memorial Day Puzzles – 9:00 Dining Room Bible Study – 10:00 Dining Room Friday Bending Needles – 8:00 Craft Room Exercise – 9:15 Dining Room Summer Kick Off/Memorial Day Fun – 10:00- Dining Room & outside

WISH LIST T.C.C.A.is in desperate need of a pool table. If you have a table you would like to donate or you would like to donate money for the purchase of another pool table, we would love to hear from you. Please call 476-3333.

Covington Alderman Minnie Bommer, left, talks with former President Bill Clinton and fellow Tipton County resident Syvilla Armstrong during the Delta Grassroots Caucus held May 2 in Little Rock, Ark. Bommer attended the conference as part of the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative, which works to improve conditions in the Delta region. Clinton spoke at the event about progress that was made during his administration, as well as plans for the future. Courtesy photo

Trail of Tears to be commemorated Tennessee’s colors are ablaze in the fall and with the changing colors comes a slew of festivals and mustattend events. It’s also the 175th Anniversary of the Trail of Tears and the 2013 Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Signature Event.

The Trail of Tears will be commemorated with events throughout the state, including the opening of The Federal Road Trail Oct. 26-27 at Moccasin Bend National Park, the route that the Cherokees walked during their forced removal from the region in 1838.

Special interpretive tours will be provided during the

official opening ceremony.

Presenters will discuss the battles, events and stories of the Civil War during the 2013 Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Signature Event Oct. 9-12. The Symposium is sponsored by the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area and Tennessee Historical Society. Below is a consolidated list of fall events. A complete list of Tennessee events throughout the year can be found by visiting www.tnvacation.com/calendar.

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REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMS Bending Needles Quilting Club-Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the craft room.

Best Choice Hearing – Is at our center every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Please call 346-5900 for an appointment with Mike Morrison.

Bible Study- Bible Study will be held at the Center on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This is a non-denominational class. As always, the public is invited to join us at 10:00 a.m. for this inspirational study of the Word.

Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening – Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, Frank Miller from the Miller Pharmacy will be conducting these screenings.

Book Club – Meets every 3rd Monday of the month to discuss a new book. **Crocheting – Join us to learn or expand your crocheting skills.

This class meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 9:00 am in the Craft Room. We will be creating projects for places such as St Jude, Carl Perkins, Hospice, etc.

Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the CSC for 30 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older.

Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor.

Tap Dance Class- Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. The cost is $3 a class.

Walking Club – Join our walkers daily in the gym from 7:00 to 9:00 for inside laps. ***Writers Workshop – Writing is a powerful instrument. It comes from the heart and mind which are expressions from us.

Come and join our group every Monday at 10:30 a. m. in the meeting room. Call for more information, 476-3333. **Water Aerobics – 7:30 every Wednesday at the Millington YMCA. A $36 punch card for 10 classes is required. Call for sign up and more information, 476-3333. ** denotes new programs CAREGIVER PROGRAMS “Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service- Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Anita at 476-1068 for more information or to receive a registration packet.

Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County…

All shared information is confidential--- “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. For more information please call 476-3333.

• South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the second Tuesday of the month in Munford at the Restoration Church from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets monthly with Mr. Russell Lindsey, who is the facilitator.

• Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding.

Contacts Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333/901-476-3398- Fax Kerry W. Overton, Executive Director Helen’s House- Anita Feuring-476-1068 Website- www.tiptonaging.org

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Tipton County and the Civil War: May 1863

By RUSSELL BAILEY County Historian Tipton’s troopers in the 7th Tennessee Cavalry, Colonel John G. Stocks commanding, were part of the Army of Mississippi at Grenada in January 1863. The regiment spent a few weeks at Old Pharsalia, on the Yokona River “where we constructed rude winter quarters, or shanties…we had a great snow storm and had to keep fires glowing.” The command then moved to Mitchell’s Crossroads near the mouth of the Coldwater.

Gen. Grant tried several approaches to capture Vicksburg, one being to send troops on transports down the Tallahatchie and Yazoo Rivers. He cut the Mississippi River levee in February, which flooded the several bayous between the

Jamestown DarSay Burton

GreetingsHopefully all of our mothers enjoyed their big day on last Sunday? As for me, I was disappointed! I’d hoped that my two sons, Sherman and Therman, who now live in Huntsville, AL, would have been with me on Sunday as planned.

However, due to their having to work over the weekend, they could not make it! Instead, they called and I spike with their children.

Sherman has a son, 7, and a daughter, 3. Anthony and Arial. And Therman’s Jordan is also 7. I received their gifts a bit late, but on time.

Brandon, my youngest son, who lives in Mason, called to say he’d see me on Monday. And my daughter Kim called along with my older son, Kelly, and his family from Fontana, CA. I also got calls from my nephew Der-

Mississippi and Tallahatchie Rivers. Making a navigable connection, he sent 22 transports (with 5,000 troops), two ironclads, two rams and six light draft gunboats in the first expedition, later reinforced with another brigade and additional vessels.

Confederate General John C. Pemberton ordered a fort to be constructed to block these enemy forces. Engineers selected a location where the Tallahatchie makes an abrupt turn easterly, the river flowing to this point in a straight stretch. There being room for only two gunboats abreast, thus the Confederates would be shooting down a straight alley. The fort was hastily built of cotton bales covered with earth, and named Fort Pemberton. It had but a few light guns, but one an eight inch

rick in FL and my nephew, his younger brother Darryl, in Atlanta, GA. Mother’s Day roses, red and white, were given to each of the mothers at North Star Sunday by our lovely First Lady, Dorothy Miller, who presented a lovely bouquet to First Mother of our church, Pastor’s mother, Sister Dollie Cummings.

I received a white rose in memory of our mother, Josephine Sherrill Burton.

Happy birthday this week to Denise Westbrooks, 10th.

Our prayers are with Jennie Stewart, Posey Reed, Ruth Alston, Joseph Heaston, Sr. and family, Eugene and Gigi Baker, Mrs. Pink Sherrill, Jr., Mary Ballard, Connie and Christine Brown, David and Charlene Sneed, Carlotta Jones, Flossie Woods, Jessie Lawson, Beaulah Wakefield, Rudolph Boykins, Percy White and family, Robert Smith and family, Claudia Cross and family, Thelma Nicoles and family, Gladys Miller and family, Andrew Jackson

Elm Grove Tula Starr

Mothers Day was a happy day for me: My daughter, Becky Glisson and her husband Gary, and her three daughters, Heather, Hollie, and Mary, and Hollie's two boys A. J. (7) and Aiden (9 mos.), came to worship with us at Elm Grove. They usually go to Beaver Baptist.

I had invited them over for lunch.

I was shocked to see them all at my church. We had a pew full - plus two had to sit on another pew.

Hollie, just recently graduated from Baptist Nursing School, was sick. She had 4 wisdom teeth pulled last Friday, so she did not stay for lunch, as she still cannot eat much. So we all kept her boys and had a good time with them. We had Tops BBQ. Our two sons, Mark and Jeff, who live in Florida, both called to wish me happy Mother’s Day early before church.

Had an eventful weekend!

Two weeks ago James went to his heart doctor for a checkup. Out of refills!

Found some possible blockage on his EKG and scheduled a heart cath for Friday, May 10.

Clint drove us in pouring rain at 5 a.m. Friday morning, and got there at 6.

Found an 80 percent blockage in the LAD artery and put a stent in. Stayed two nights and came home Sunday afternoon. Was good to be in our own bed, especially since I slept on a plastic couch for two nights! Keep him in your prayers please!

This week's farm report:

and family, Louise Mason, Darlene Alston, Nadine Bradley, Ruby Coe, Katarene Harber, Ruth Alston, Eula Culbreath and family. Ruth Griffin and family, Rhonda Heaston-McLin and family, and Menola Hollands.

Don’t forget your yearly $25.00 dues payable to Jamestown Community Health Organization. Contacts are treasurers Mary Burton and Jessie Cooke or president of JCHO, Rev. Pearl Andrews.

Funds will enable our cemetery to continue looking well groomed, as well as will enable our community to erect a meeting facility for all community events and also for our college scholarship funds.

George R. Ellis Alumni’s gearing up for a rail trip from Memphis to New Orleans (The Big Easy) next year. Contacts are Jessie Cooke or Calvin “Scooter” Butler.

On Sunday morning at Bright Hill in Jamestown, associate minister Rev. Pearl Andrews brought the Moth-

Even our former daughter in law, Cindy, who lives in Virginia with our only grandson, called to wish me happy Mother’s Day. So thanks to all our children for a happy day.

We have been working in our yard.

Last week I said we had lots of small crepe myrtles to give away. We made two new friends, Dollie R. Boyrin & Mildred Sherrell from Covington, came out and got a bunch of trees.

We also took some crepe myrtles to a lady at the senior citizen center. I think we have given away about 30 trees.

Our flower beds sure look better. We transplanted two tall trees to our back yard......I don't think they are going to live.... We still have two tall trees in my front flower bed. I think we will wait till it rains again before we move them to the back yard.

Our pastor, Rev. Lee Ramsey, and his wife, Mary Lesley, are originally from Georgia.....so we like to hear his stories of serving in Atlanta. We were both born and raised in Georgia. I lived in Buchanan, GA, (west of Atlanta) and Marshall was born in Royston, GA, which is east of Atlanta. We both went

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rifle, was very accurate. The fort was manned by 1,500 men under command of Brig. Gen. William W. Loring. Cutting the levees had flooded the area and the only approach to the fort was by water.

To further impede the enemy the steamship "Star of the West" was sunk in the channel. The Federal Flotilla arrived at Fort Pemberton on March 11, and the two ironclads attacked at 1,000 yards, but both were damaged after several attempts to reduce the fort. The Federal fleet retired to the Mississippi. Grant had failed to reach Vicksburg by the Tallahatchie-Yazoo route.

The 7th Tennessee Cavalry, Company B., served directly under Gen. Loring, first at Canton, then on the Yazoo City road performing outpost and courier duty;

Got 1.6 inches of rain Friday but as of now, no more rain here till next Tuesday! Hope not so we can finish planting corn and start on beans! Got corn all sprayed and fertilized, so it's set.

It was very different to be at the hospital on Mother's Day, instead of my children sitting with me in church, but I still go to see all three of them before the day ended. I am indeed blessed!

On our prayer list are Dale Laxton, Shirley Cook, who is now home from the hospital, Joyce Whaley, John Dickey, Judy Randolph, Pat Armstrong, Helen Moore, Sue Bringle, Jeff Hanks, Bonnie Holbrook, D. Fletcher, Larry Whaley and Larry Whaley II, Sam Stitt, Robbie

collecting laborers to work on the fortifications at Yazoo City, Fort Pemberton, and other places along the Yazoo River. Company I, under Captain James R. Alexander, marched to Fort Pemberton; then to Greenwood on March 23, disputing the Federals through the Yazoo Pass: “Here, in the muddy bottoms and swamps of the Mississippi, they did much hard service, and suffered great exposure.”

Embry H. Munford, son of the Hon. Richard H. Munford of Covington, died of typhoid fever at Charleston, Miss. on Jan. 24, 1863.

During May 1-4, 1863, Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, reduced to 61,000 men, attacked Gen. Joseph Hooker’s 134,000 Federals at Chancellorsville and Salem Church. The

er’s Day message beautifully. Several mothers were highlighted, including first lady of Bright Hill, Sister Wilada Cole, Rev. S. P. Cole is senior pastor.

This is also graduation time for several of our local young people. Congratulations to Qunishia Robinson, daughter of Beverly Sherrill Cobbs Robinson, from Craigmont High in Memphis. I attended her Baccalaureate service on last Friday at Breath of Life M.B. Church in Bartlett, TN, with my cousin, her mother, Beverly. She’s also the youngest daughter of Mardin Robinson of Memphis.

This is all for now. Remember, don’t forget our graduates, they’ve earned the special event, do right by them.

Also remember, graduates, “learning trees never stop growing, all you have to do is glean from them everyday, and enjoy the rewards of the harvest!”

Until next time-

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to Atlanta after graduation from high school to seek our fame and fortune.

We met at the skating rink in Atlanta, GA. We have been married 6l years come June 14. All three of our children were born at Emory University Hospital, in Emory University, Georgia. We have three children, four grand children and two great-grand children.

Bible Study is on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. We are studying the book of Hosea.

Prayer concerns: Bertha Wright, Annette Gilbreath, Tim Forbes, Mack McGarth, Howard & Wanda Coats, Richard & Frances Huffman, Charlotte Curtis, Ann Strong, Gary Cranford, Diane Thornton, Zachary Grassie, Joyce Howard, Susal Lindo, Lori Lindy Catherine Howard, Laura Dillon, Robie Anderson, Rodney Waits, Virginia Dillard, Sharon Wyatt, Charlie Moss, Erika Hunkin, Susan Huffman, Kate LaVelle, Myra & J. L. Yarboro, Dewey Rice, Martha McQuiston, Polly Branch, Pene Campbell, Matthew & Jess Delisle, Faye Etheridge, & Glenn Smith.

LOVE & PRAYERS.

McMurry, Phil Huffman, and so many more, along with all our servicemen and women.

My sincere sympathy goes to Pat Gatlin in the death of her aunt, Wanda Gray. That family has my prayers.

There will be a baby shower for Brandi Laxton on May 19th at the Covington Church of Christ. She and Drew are expecting a baby boy!

The birthday party at Covington Manor will be at 2 p.m. on the 18th, and the devotional at Covington Care will be at 4 p.m. on the 19th. Also on the 19th, the high school senior banquet, after evening services.

Graduates from our congregation are Ben Evans, Coley Max, Lynsey Rhoads and Makaya Bishop. Best wish-

Confederate victory was due in part to Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson who led his 26,000 men on a daring 12-mile night march to effect a surprise flank attack on the Federals. Jackson was mortally wounded in the battle and died May 10.

In his official report, Gen. Lee praised Cadmus Wilcox of Covington (a West Point classmate of Stonewall) for his “gallant and successful stand at Salem Church” and for the “judgment and bravery” he displayed.

On May 3, Gen. Wilcox’s younger brother Robert died in the Texas Hospital at Richmond. Major Robert Wilcox was a native of Covington serving on the staff of Gen. William P. Miles.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Delta Human Resource Agency at 915 Highway 51 South, Covington, Tennessee at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 24, 2013m for the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought for the Tennessee Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 5311 of Chapter 53 of Title 49 of the United States Code. The project is generally described as follows: Rural Public Transportation is available to serve the areas of Fayette, Lauderdale, Tipton, and Non-urban Shelby Counties with current fleet of 53 vans. The trips are based on demand response with scheduled reservations. Advance notice of cancellation for tips not completed is required.

Also available are lift-equipped vans to serve the disabled community in each of the participating counties. Contract services are available with the Public Transportation Program. A per trip fare will be charged for general public customers as well as non-eligible services requested by the contract-eligible customer.

The purpose of this hearing is to provide all interested persons with the opportunity to present their views of the social, economic, environmental and other effects of the foregoing so the project will best serve the public interest.

Delta Human Resource Agency being an Equal Opportunity Employer participates in the Affirmative Action Plan by complying with special efforts to insure minority recruitment.

Disadvantaged Service Enterprises as well as other service providers are encouraged to submit proposals identifying specific services available and cost to be considered for contract persons.

es, Grads!

Happy Birthday this week goes to Jimmy Coats and David Whaley on May 12th, to LeAnn Stewart on the 13th, to Rick Langston on the 15th, to Amy Hall on the 16th and to David Stewart on the 18th!

Happy Anniversary to Drew and Kirby Kinningham on May 12th, and to John and Cammy Evans on the 16th!

This week's Farmer's Almanac Quote: "Don't try to be different. Just be good.

To be good is different enough".

Until next week . . .

Representatives of the Delta Human Resource Agency will be present at the hearing site one hour prior to the time of the hearing to informally explain the project plans and related information to all interested persons.

Written statements and other exhibits in place of or in addition to oral statements made at the hearing may b submitted to Delta Human Resource Agency at 915 Highway 51 South, Covington, Tennessee, within ten (10) days following the date of the hearing, and a copy furnished to the Office of Public Transportation, Suite #1880. James K. Polk Building, Nashville, TN 37243-0325.

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Too much rain slows planting season

By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com

Last year, the prices of cotton and beans were up, yet it remains to be seen this year, due to the amount of rain Tipton County has received. Pricing may be down on corn and soybean because the planting is later than usual.

“We’ve had a hard time with all of the rain,” says Booker T. Leigh, MA, Extension Agent and County Director, at the University of Tennessee, Tipton County Extension.

“It’s the end of the planting season, and we’re behind in corn, although we’re still in the process of planting soybeans, if we have enough dry weather."

"Tipton County is mostly no till- which means we cut down old crops and plant new," Mr. Leigh continued, "it’s better to get in the soil without messing rows too badly. Last year in Tipton County, there were about 139,000 acres of row crop planted: 69,000 acres soybean, 37-38,000 acres cotton, 25-35,000 acres corn, and about

Military Matters Navy Airman Randi A. Pruitt, daughter of Donna and Abraham Pruitt of Covington, Tenn., and other Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN74) recently arrived in Singapore for a schedule port visit.

This is the first port visit since entering the U.S.7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) after five months of operating in and around the Arabian Gulf. Additionally, the carrier recently made its first stop in the U.S. at Joint Base Pearl Harbor following an eight-month deployment.

While deployed, John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group flew more than 11, 500 sorties totaling 27,000 flight hours, and conducted community relation and service projects during port visits to Thailand, Malaysia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and the Republic of Singapore. Hawaii also marks the homecoming for many Stennis Strike Group Sailors, as they were able to visit with friends and family.

The Stennis Strike Group, consisting of Stennis, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21, and guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), is returning from an eight month deployment to U.S. 5th and 7th area of responsibility, conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts to support regional security and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Pruitt joined the Navy in May 2012.

Army National Guard Pfc. Racheal N. Mickens has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Mickens is the daughter of Carattee Mickens of Ward Lane, Atoka.

She is a 2012 graduate of Central High School, Mem-

stayed committed during some of the world's most demanding entry-level military training in order to be phis.

Army Pvt. Michael J. transformed from civilian to Moniz has graduated from Marine instilled with pride, basic combat training at Fort discipline and the core values of honor, courage and Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of commitment. Training subtraining, the soldier studied jects included close-order the Army mission, history, drill, marksmanship with tradition and core values, an M-16A4 rifle, physical physical fitness, and re- fitness, martial arts, swimming, military hisceived instruction tory, customs and and practice in bacourtesies. sic combat skills, One week prior military weapons, to graduation, chemical warfare Scott endured and bayonet trainThe Crucible, a ing, drill and cer54-hour final test emony, marching, of recruits' minds rifle marksmanand bodies. Upon ship, armed and completion, reunarmed combat, cruits are premap reading, field sented the Marine tactics, military Corps emblem HANSON courtesy, military and called Majustice system, basic first aid, foot marches, rines for the first time.

Scott is a 2012 graduate and field training exercises.

Moniz is the son of Crys- of Faith Heritage Christian tal Webb and stepson of Ki- Academy of Millington, eth Webb, both of Highway Tenn.

Navy Seaman Appren59 West, Burlison.

He is a 2012 graduate of tice Richard L. Allen, son of Nicole P. and stepson of Munford High School.

Marine Corps Pvt. Gregory O. Turner of Atoka, Chance L. Hall, son of James Tenn., was recently promotR. and stepson of Karen F. ed to his current rank upon Hall of Atoka, Tenn., earned graduation from recruit the title of United States Ma- training at Recruit Training rine after graduating from Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Allen received the early recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris promotion for outstanding performance during all Island, S. C. For 13 weeks, Hall stayed phases of the training cycle. committed during some Training which included of the world's most de- classroom study and practimanding entry-level mili- cal instruction on naval custary training in order to be toms, first aid, firefighting, transformed from civilian to water safety and survival, Marine instilled with pride, and shipboard and aircraft discipline and the core val- safety. An emphasis was ues of honor, courage and also placed on physical fitcommitment. Training sub- ness.

The capstone event of jects included close-order drill, marksmanship with boot camp is "Battle Staan M-16A4 rifle, physical tions". This exercise gives fitness, martial arts, swim- recruits the skills and confiming, military history, cus- dence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" toms and courtesies.

One week prior to gradu- is designed to galvanize the ation, Hall endured The basic warrior attributes of Crucible, a 54-hour final sacrifice, dedication, teamtest of recruits' minds and work and endurance in each bodies. Upon completion, recruit through the practical recruits are presented the application of basic Navy Marine Corps emblem and skills and the core values called Marines for the first of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly time.

Hall is a 2012 graduate "Navy" flavor was designed of Munford High School of to take into account what it means to be a Sailor.

Munford, Tenn.

Allen is a 2011 graduate Marine Corps Pvt. David G. Scott, son of Anthony of Brighton High School of G. and stepson of Lanita K. Brighton, Tenn.

Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel Scott of Atoka, Tenn., earned the title of United States Ma- B. Horvath, son of Pamela A. rine after graduating from Horvath of Munford, Tenn., recruit training at Marine earned the title of United Corps Recruit Depot, Parris States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Island, S. C. For 13 weeks, Scott Marine Corps Recruit De-

Dunlap Retirement Center Kathy Keiter

Hello everybody! Sure hope everyone had a very happy Mother’s Day this year and was able to spend a little time with your children and grandchildren, I know I did!!!

Well, once again, our Springfest is on for this Saturday, May 18th starting at 10:00 a.m. here at the center.

We plan to have a rippin’ roarin’ good time!!! The weather is “supposed” to cooperate; we pray it does because we need this fundraiser sooooo badly!!! Like every year at this time our state building licenses are due and they are $2,400.00.

This is why we have the fundraiser in the spring because it’s due May 30th every year. That’s a big chunk of money, but God has always provided exactly what we need every year since I have been here, which is 6 years ago last month. So we just trust the Lord that He will come through with our need this year too!

I sure hope all of ya’ll will come out and have some fun along with us! I asked a favor a couple weeks ago, so I’m going to put it out

there again this week; I’m asking that all of my faithful readers bring a cake for our cake auction on Saturday, please?

That would be so wonderful! We will be having the cake auction at 1:00. We also have one lap quilt and one twin quilt to auction off.

There may be other things, you just never can tell about us! Mr. Rolland Essaff is an actual auctioneer (and a singer) so he will be running the auction for us, with a little help from me and a couple friends, Ha! I also have a white porcelain double kitchen sink, a white porcelain double oven, an under the counter microwave and a couple other things I might put out if I can get some man power to help me pull it up out of the basement!

Alan Guess and his Dad, Paul, will be here to set up their music equipment and do some singing for us…

LOVE to hear those two men sing! Three for Thee will not be able to be here, but Alan will and he and his beautiful wife Tina Guess will have some CD’s of

Three for Thee singing they have had professionally recorded. Walter and Jerry are not going to be able to come because they already had plans for this Saturday since we had to cancel it two weeks ago, but there will be CD’s available.

Then Brighton ARP Men’s Fellowship quartet will be blowing our socks off with gospel singing as well. I cannot wait to hear them! This will be my first time to hear them sing. I kind of think it may include a couple of my board members but I’m not sure!! But I know they’re gona knock our socks off!! Then we’ll have Cindy Clark, a new voice in town, and we welcome her!

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7,000 acres of wheat. There are 627 farmers in Tipton County, and they average 269 acres each.”

Mr. Leigh also stated that the UT Extension has a demo plot for soybeans, with 10 varieties of soybeans to see what does well in the farmer’s soil, because all soil is different. The service supplies free seeds for maintenance and water-

pot, Parris Island, S. C. For 13 weeks, Horvath stayed committed during some of the world's most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Training subjects included close-order drill, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies.

One week prior to graduation, Horvath endured The Crucible, a 54-hour final test of recruits' minds and bodies. Upon completion, recruits are presented the Marine Corps emblem and called Marines for the first time.

Horvath is a 2001 graduate of Millington Central High School of Millington, Tenn.

Army Pvt. Dylan K. Lovell has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

Lovell is the son of Melanie Lovett and stepson of Alan Thomason, both of Dawson Road, Brighton.

He is a 2012 graduate of Brighton High School.

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Caleb C. Tibbits graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Tibbits is the son of Faith Ballew of Beechwood Drive, Munford, Tenn., and nephew of Vernal Ballew of East Cricket Lane, Cabot, Ark. He is a 2012 graduate

ing by the farmer.

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The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included train-

ing in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Hanson is the daughter of Crystal Dajnowski of Burkhardt Road, Drummonds.

She is a 2011 graduate of Munford High School.

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Q and A with Shelley Gough

By FRANCE GASQUET fgasquet@covingtonleader.com

We recently sat down with Shelley Gough, principal at Crestview Middle School, and asked her a few questions.

Here's what we found out: How did you get involved in education? What is your background?

My experiences in elementary education were very positive. I was bused from Frayser to Chelsea to attend Grant Elementary School, attended Westside Junior High until seventh grade. My mom moved us to Tipton County where I entered eighth grade at Ellis Jr. High. My experiences in high school (Munford) were again, very positive, and I knew early on that I wanted to contribute to making the world a better place. I play “teacher” with my sister and dolls, and they were forced to learn from me-so I proceeded to embark on the educational adventure I am now on!

For those of us not familiar with Crestview Middle, give us a brief overview of the school.

Crestview Middle is a public, rural school serving students in the 6th through 8th grade. The building was built in January 1992 and serves 633 students. Our promotion rate for 2012 was 99.4 percent when the average attendance at that time was 785. Crestview is considered a “safe” school by the Department of Education. We are a Title I school serving the demographics of 48 percent African American, 46 percent, Caucasian, 1 percent Vietnamese, 1 percent Native American, and 2 percent Hispanic. All of our teachers are certified and highly qualified in the areas in which they teach. We offer sports: soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, football, basketball,

track, and cheerleading. We have over 30 clubs that are offered to our students every morning from 7:007:45. We have academic recovery and tutoring available for students on a daily basis.

your students……and why?

Courageous. Some of our students face obstacles third world countries deal with and yet are able to reach their fullest potential regardless.

Besides TCAPs, what else is on your plate right now? I’m assuming that’s the main concentration….

In addition to the TCAPs, we have the End of Course assessments (EOCs), the Algebra I tests, the Constructive Response Assessment (CRAs), the finals, and then planning for next year. We also are looking forward to awards day and 8th grade graduation.

We are sitting here twenty years from now. Let’s reminisce about your school and the students who graduated from here….what will that conversation sound like?

Hopefully, they’ll be the leaders in our community. They’re great kids. I see them as leaders within the state of Tennessee. They have the capability and potential to do great things. They just don’t know it. We’ve got to get them to see and believe in what they can achieve.

What is the most exciting thing going on in education today?

The changes—with the move to the Core Curriculum, we are teaching foundational learning instead of surface learning—we’re focusing on quality performance.

We are preparing our students for college, even in the eighth grade.

What is your personal philosophy of education?

We’re headed in the right direction. Getting away from teaching to the test and more towards a broader understanding of concepts.

What sets apart Crestview Middle from other schools in Tipton County?

How we teach. We meet every learner where they are and try to help them grow from there. We recognize the level when they arrive and address it. Teachers are about the whole child-- they are very good about building relationships by being fair, consistent, open to listening, and supporters for the students. We don’t write them off—we nurture.

Give me one word to describe

Okay, last question: I always think of school as serious learning, but also a time to be creative and find out who you are and what you like. What important silliness have you guys participated in recently?

We have 30 different clubs, and our teachers sponsor them. The different interests include: crocheting, girl chat, no bake baking, origami, bead making, engineering, board games, Fellowship of Christian Students, state council, and sign language. There are also academic clubs for reading, writing, and science. They meet one morning a week, and to participate, a student must have an 80 or above.

If they make and 80 or below in a class, there is “Academic Recovery” with a teacher who specializes in that subject. The student has to master the skill before returning to the club.

We also have pep rallies, Charger bucks, “Principal for the Day”, and we’ve taken over 100 students to Grizzlies games as a reward-we like to recognize and honor the students who take the extra effort to do well.

Jeremy Hurley of Munford is congratulated by theater faculty John Klonowski and Marion Graham after Hurley was presented the Distinguished Theater Student Award at Bethel University.

Bethel honors locals Two area individuals were recognized at Bethel University’s 2013 Undergraduate Academic Awards Ceremony hosted by the College of Liberal Arts on April 22.

Students recognized included Jeremy Hurley of Munford – Distinguished Theater Student Award - and Cayla Ham of Munford – the Senior Psychology Award.

Bethel University is affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and offers bachelor’s, master’s and associate degrees through a variety of learning platforms. To learn more about Bethel University visit www.bethelu.edu.

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The site also provides information on registration requirements, courses available, and hot career programs such as Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, EMT-Paramedic, Justice Services, Health Information Technology, Computer Information Technology and the LPN-RN Fast Track Nursing

program. Also available are popular transfer programs such as the Associate of Science in Teaching K-6, Business Administration, Criminal Justice and Pre-Health Professions.

DSCC offers programs at three convenient locations in West Tennessee.

For more information on registration, contact a One-Stop Center at the Dyersburg campus at (731) 286-3350, the Gibson County Center in Trenton at (731) 855-1419, or the Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County at (901) 475-3100.

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Covington FFA competes in vet-science event

By Jerry Johnson CHS FFA The Covington FFA recently competed in the Tennessee Vet-Science Competition, held at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The Veterinary Science CDE provides opportunities for participants to develop technical knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in the field of veterinary science.

The team, consisting of Sarah Kate Poole, Molly Flanagan, Kayla Fisher, and Britney Kellum, had several tasks at the competition, including the following: a math practicum; a 50 question exam based on animal science and veterinary medicine; and a test on 80 different pieces of equipment, parasites, and breeds that a veterinarian would need to know.

The team also completed a team interview on adult feline wellness, and participated in several team activities focusing on veterinarian lab work and medicines. The team did extremely well, finishing second in the District, 4th in West Tennessee, and 10th in the state, and looks forward to competing again next year.

From left, Sarah Kate Poole, Molly Flanagan, Kayla Fisher and Britney Kellum. Courtesy photo

Dunlap's Spring Fest is Saturday

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Walter Black, left, of Habitat for Humanity spoke recently to the members of the Covington Lions Club. Lowell friend is club president.

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Dunlap Retirement Center, 1495 Dunlap Orphanage Road, will be having its Springfest on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. Train rides and games for the kids, vendors, gospel singing featuring Three for Thee, and a cake auction are amongst the fair’s highlights. Food for sale includes hamburgers, hot dogs and Ms. Patsy Fee’s fried pies: chocolate, peach and apple.

The non-profit agency is dependent on this event to raise funds for their “home for the aged.”

The public is invited to come enjoy this wonderful event and help support the non-profit center.

Congratulations, Graduates!

Congratulations to all the 2013 graduates in our area schools.

We are proud of you and wish for you a bright future with God’s richest blessings.

Special Congratulations to our Patriot Bank Graduates, Travius Fields, Brighton High School, Dakota Phillips and Alli Powell, Covington High School, and Jeffrey Bellew, Fredericktown High School in Fredericktown, MO. Travius Fields is the son of Patriot Bank’s Doreen Blackwell. He was a nominee for “Best Dressed” & “Best Swag”. He’s played football for Brighton High School all 4 years of attendance and received an award for a 3 year starter on the team. He was also involved in the Brighton Football Buddies. Travius is an active member of the Cedar Grove MB Church, where he is the drummer for the church choir. He is known throughout the community as a musician for Transforming Lives Production INC. and will be attending Lane College to pursue a degree in Music.

Alli Powell is the daughter of Patriot Bank’s Audra Laird and the granddaughter of Patriot Bank President Larry Jackson. She was a member of the Covington High School varsity football cheerleading squad for 4 years, a member of FCCLA for 3 years, a member of HOSA her senior year and a member of the mixed choir for 1 year. Alli was selected “Most Likely to Brighton Your Day”. She will be attending Middle TN State University in the fall to pursue a degree in psychology.

Dakota Phillips is the grandson of Patriot Bank South Tipton’s Jan Phillips. He’s played football for 4 years for the Covington Chargers, where he was a Defensive Lineman and Fullback.. He also boxed for the Golden Gloves for 3 years. In February, Dakota signed with the United States Marine Corps. He will be leaving in June for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island South Carolina.

Jeffrey "Tyler" Bellew is the stepson of Patriot Bank Millington’s Michelle Bellew. He will graduate Fredericktown High School in Fredericktown, MO on May 19, 2013. Tyler has committed himself to serve his country by enrolling in the DEP program for the U.S. Airforce. He is currently pursuing a tour with the SERE program.

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One win from Murfreesboro

Lady Cougars play Friday for state berth

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com On May 24 of last year in Murfreesboro, Arlington ended Munford's softball season with a 4-2 win in the Class AAA State Tournament.

This year the teams met Monday in a do-or-die Region 7-AAA semifinal in Arlington and the Lady Cougars got their revenge.

Senior pitcher Tara Comer worked out of trouble all game and put together a complete-game effort in a 4-2 Munford win.

With the victory, Munford (32-9) moved on to the region title game at Hardin County (played last night past press time) and earned a spot in the sectionals Friday where they will play Collierville or Houston with a third straight state tournament berth on the line.

Protecting a 4-1 lead, Comer worked out of a bases-loaded, no outs jam in the in the bottom of the fourth, allowing just one run.

In the bottom of the sixth, Arlington

(21-17) put runners on first and second with no outs, but Comer shut the door again.

“I'm used to coming in with the bases loaded and getting three outs,” said Comer (14-3), who has worked as a relief pitcher several times this Log on to www. year. “I pretty covingtonleader. much rely on my com for the defense to get outs when you result of last need them. They night's Munford-Hardin get the credit.”

M u n f o r d County game. scored all of its runs in the top of the second inning.

Peyton Joyner singled home the first run and another scored on an error.

Tori Ray and Maddison Welch, who was 2 for 4, singled home the last two runs for Munford.

Comer struck out three, walked one and scattered seven hits over seven innings.

“She's lived on the edge all year and SEE MHS, PAGE B2

Munford's Christina Cantrell slides into third base during the region semifinals Monday afternoon in Arlington.

Cantrell was out on the play, but Munford won 4-2 to advance to the sectional round. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Track celebration Covington High School runners Khamal Pendleton and Tyrone Tipton celebrate a win in in the 4x100 relay during the subsectional meet last Thursday in Dyersburg. The sectionals will be Friday at Crump Stadium in Memphis. Trey Wilson and Jerrica Currie will be throwing the shot put for Covington at the meet.

The boys 4x100 team of Jalen Grandberry, Trey Wilson, Tipton and Pendleton will be running, as will Cyeisha Hall and Alexis Johnson in the 1600 meter run and Tipton in the 200 meter dash.

Photo by Jeff Ireland

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Covington’s Dyson signs with UMass

By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com Covington senior basketball player Demetrius Dyson had several options for continuing his basketball and educational career.

A few weeks ago he committed to David Lipscomb. Several other schools, including the University of Connecticut and Texas A & M, had also been recruiting the 6-5 wing player.

But late last week he made it official and signed a national letter of

intent to play at the University of Massachusetts next year.

Derek Kellogg, the head coach at U Mass and a former assistant under John Calipari at the University of Memphis, was the deciding factor.

“He's the one who recruited me,” Dyson said.

“Even with my knee injury, he had the confidence in me to come back stronger.”

Dyson played at Brighton High School from ninth to 11th grade, and missed much of his junior season with the injury.

He transferred to Covington for his senior year and led the team in scoring (23.8 ppg) and rebounding (10.4) while shooting 50 percent from the field.

Dyson, rated a threestar recruit by ESPN and Rivals, said a lot of people were responsible for his success, including Covington coach Deon SEE DYSON, PAGE B2

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Milan stops Covington in district

By STEVE HOLT sports@covingtonleader.com

Neely Glenn, Treasury Poindexter, Maddie Lane, Lyndsey Ashburn and Hannah Clifton each had a hit in the game.

Milan followed at 6:30 and shocked Gabby Glenn and CHS with three runs in each of the first two innings to bolt to a 6-0 lead.

Glenn (20-6) took the loss.

The Lady Chargers mounted a comeback with three runs in the third and three more in the fifth to forge a tie at 6-6.

Milan added the eventual winning runs in the bottom of the frame.

Covington tried to recover, but could get only one run in the seventh to fall in a heartbreaker, 8-7.

Clifton relieved Glenn and finished the game, giving up two runs, five hits and a walk. Neely Glenn led the offense with three singles. Poindexter, Gabby Glenn and Tierra Williams had two hits apiece and Lane added a single.

Neely and Gabby Glenn, along with Shelby Bolding, were selected to the all district team. Lady Chargers named to the second team were Clifton and Ashburn.

All-academic team members were Ashburn, Bolding and Gabby Glenn.

It was just not to be for the Lady Chargers.

Despite an outstanding season that saw CHS compile a 27-8 record, they were unable to win back-to-back semifinal games last week to reach the district finals and an automatic berth in the regionals.

“This was not the way we planned to finish the year,” head coach Martha Lawler said. “It was our goal to win the state championship in honor of Gaynell Clay. I could not have asked more from our senior leaders. They fought to the bitter end. Many thanks and best wishes to our three departing seniors: Kaitlyn Ashburn, Gabby Glenn and Shelby Bolding. You will be missed.”

Dyersburg was first up last Wednesday on their home turf. The Lady Chargers dispatched them 2-0 to advance to a second Wednesday game.

Gabby Glenn (20-5) got the win, tossing a two-hitter with nine strikeouts and two walks. She hit a solo home run for good measure.

Milan ended the Lady Chargers’ season last week. Photo by Jeff Ireland

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Continued from B1 Real and CHS assistant Courtney Smith.

“A lot of people say U Mass is far away, but distance is not a problem with me,” said Dyson, who will be a

pre-med major. “It's kind of diverse there, which is a good situation for me … I've had a lot of doubters. Now it's my time to prove them wrong.”

Munford centerfielder Alex Turner hauls in a flyball in front of the wall during region action Monday at Arlington. Photo by Jeff Ireland

MHS

Continued from B1 she makes pitches when she has to,” Munford head coach Glenn Goulder said. “Just as proud as I am of her, I'm really proud of the defense behind her.

We've had to move a few people around and its all come together.”

Two Munford starters, Sami Jo Schulz and Jodie Duncan, sat out with injuries and cheered their teammates on from the dug out.

Goulder has had to use several inexperienced players on the infield much of the season.

“I think we have four people starting at the same positions they did at the beginning of the year,” Goulder said.

“Other teams go through the same thing … They've worked hard. I'm really proud of the hustle and grit they've shown.”

Demetrius Dyson signed a basketball scholarship with the University of Massachusetts last week.

Joining him at the signing were, from left, front, father Maurice Dyston, mother Twyalla Dyson; back, coach Courtney Smith, athletic director Mark McClain, principal Peggy Murdock and coach Deon Real. Photo courtesy Paige Warmath

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nying preachers and churches did not build our country morally and ethically. Those values were thunIn the book of First Kings, dered from the pulpits of churches chapter eighteen, Elijah chaland people who held dearly to the lenged the people of Israel with inspired Word of God. Nearly all this statement. At that denominations, Methtime Israel had seemodist, Presbyterian, ingly forgotten the God Baptist, and others who had blessed them preached similar mesand made them the sages on holy living envy of the surroundand separation from ing countries. The Jews the world. In fact, had sunk into gross many pastors supportidolatry and heathen ed the American Revopractices. Elijah was lution both from the calling the nation back pulpit and the field, to the true worship of actually joining in the PASTOR FREEMAN Jehovah. As a part of fighting or exhorting WEEMS that challenge, he had the the men to stand fast. hundreds of prophets of Fast forward to 2013, Baal meet him on Mount Carmel we are told that preachers should to settle who was God and who not engage in politics nor be too wasn’t. God answered Elijah and controversial. And what has this fire fell from heaven proving that soft-soap approach given us? A Jehovah was the God of Israel. federal government, a President, The terminology, “halt beand many state legislatures that tween two opinions,” has the are now obviously treading into idea of someone in a tree trying the areas we thought were reto balance on two different limbs. served for the churches. I have One foot each on limbs of differshuddered as our President said, ing sizes and; therefore, would be “God bless you,” to a group that unstable. It is hard to imagine a commits over 300,000 abortions clearer picture of America today. a year. In stark contradiction of We did not get to be the envy of the Word of God, we have heard the world by riding the coattails many elected officials and judges of religious liberalism. Bible-detell us that same-sex marriage is

By PASTOR FREEMAN WEEMS First Baptist Atoka

a civil right. We sure have come a long way, haven’t we? When the occasional pastor speaks up, he is labeled a rabble rouser, an antique, or some other pejorative term. We never dreamed that prayer would be removed from our schools, that abortion would become the law of the land, not by vote, but by judicial fiat, that sodomy would be considered normal, but here we are. Time to make a decision.

If the Bible is true, and I firmly believe that it is then my decision has already been made. God and not government will decide for me what is right and what is wrong. In fact, it is our right to tell the government where to find morals and it won’t be in some law school journal, a psychology class, or in the halls of Congress.

The Bible is the only sure guide for morality and true spiritual life. There is no other name under heaven among men where we must be saved than that of Christ Jesus. The political landscape of our country is in disarray because the churches of our country have left their roots. How long halt ye between two opinions? Is government going to take the place of God in our hearts and minds or will we stand fast?

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By RALPH KELLEY The Church at Shiloh Jesus instructs the servants to fill the six large water pots with water, and the servants in response to the command of Jesus, filled the water pots to the brim. We know without a doubt that all of this water in the six large water pots, was changed to a perfectly aged, tasteful, better wine than had been served first at the wedding feast.

There is some debate over whether the change took place in the water pots, or on the way to the headwaiter, or when the headwaiter actually tasted the wine, but it does not matter when, because the change did take place. There are some who will say that Jesus had turned the water into nothing more than the pure juice of grapes, with zero alcohol content. Not true! From the reaction of the headwaiter that the bridegroom had saved the best wine till the guests had ‘drunk freely’ or had ‘become drunk’ proves that this was a true wine.

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The ‘headwaiter’ or ‘governor of the feast’ was the person in charge of the celebration, he was a close friend of the bridegroom, honored with the responsibility of organizing and conducting the marriage feast.

One part of his duty was that of tasting the wine before it was served to the guests.

It is the statement of the headwaiter that tells of the questionable habit of the world which sets out the ‘good stuff’ first, to attract, then the ‘bad stuff’ to punish.

But is this really what this miracle is all about?

In life, without respect for God, the progress of life is always downward and towards that which is always worse.

A marriage where God

Church Bulletins May 18 A spring fish fry will be held in the family life center at Fellowship Baptist Church, 4635 Quito-Drummonds Rd., from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fries, cole slaw, hush puppies, white beans and dessert will be on the menu. Call 835-2259 for more information.

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is not in the relationship will move specifically in the direction of futility and sorrow. Those who are uncontrolled move always towards thoughtlessness and immoral behavior. Many business arrangements begin with high hopes and expectations, but if God is not in the arrangement, it will always move to a lower and lower level to finally come to a state of shame, and eventually later, that which is worse. And is this what we are to realize from the miracle of changing water into wine? Or is there another meaning? I believe there is another meaning. First, we should take this miracle in context of when it happened. This miracle is the very first miracle recorded being performed by Jesus. I believe the water pots represent Israel. I believe that the old wine represents the Old Testament and the Law of Moses.

I believe the water represents the water of life that is in Jesus. I believe the new wine represents the coming of the New Covenant through the blood of Jesus. I believe

the wedding party represents the Gentiles to whom this message of salvation is taken.

I believe the servants represent the disciples of Jesus, including Paul, who carried the message of the “new wine” of the gospel to the Gentile nations.

I believe the bridegroom, is, of course, Jesus . I believe the headwaiter or governor of the feast represents John the Baptist.

It is my belief that our Father is introducing the New Covenant (new wine) to Israel. Although the Law of Moses (old wine) is good, something better has come. Because of the corruption by the religious rulers of Israel, the Messiah (the Water of Life) has come. The servants represent those that bring the gospel to the world.

“But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.”

discoveries and energizing games. They will develop a rock-solid faith as they discover how to stand strong for God. Knights-in-training and royalty awaits them.

Garland United Methodist Church is located in Garland at 1713 Garland Drive. Please join us.

June 10-14 Smyrna Baptist Church will be having their Vacation Bible School. The theme is Colossal Coaster World and will be 8:45 a.m. to noon each day.

For more information call Julie Howard at 901-4752099 or e-mail juliehoward26@yahoo.com ON-GOING You are invited to a study at Garland United Methodist Church starting April 1 at noon on "Women of the Old Testament". This will be every Monday at this time for 12 weeks. All are invited to participate.

A community bible study will be held Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Gateway Baptist Church in Atoka. Classes are available for children up through five years of age.

Registration is $25 per adult, $10 per child and up to $20 for a family. For more information, call 476-5857 or 385-4327.

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Substitute teachers needed! Last minute calls. Children’s Express Learning Center at 901-837-6657 between Noon-2.

Divorce Uncontested

ConstruCtion trades 106

simple - No Children Court Cost Not Included

Help Wanted, Experienced Painters Needed. Must have own transportation. Call Daryl at 901-2650498.

Drivers

107

Drivers CDL-A: Lots of Miles. Great Pay/Benefits & Bonuses. Teams & Solos. Home Weekly. No Slip Seat.

No Touch, Newer Equipment. Recent Driver Grads Welcome. 877723- 8932 Drivers: OWNER OP’s CDL-A. Dedicated. Loaded both ways.

Memphis to Arlington. No upfront costs. Home weekly, No touch, SIGN ON BONUS, Fuel Card. Surcharge on all miles. Erin: 888-9640270, x212 Drivers: Want a Professional Career? Haul Flatbed/OD Loads for Trinity Logistics Group! Earn $.425-.525cpm! CDL-A w/2yrs Exp. EEO/-AA Call: 800-533-7862 www.trinitytrucking.com Terra Renewal is hiring for DriversClass A CDL Driver with Tankers Endorsement for the Covington, TN area. Must be willing to travel.

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Medical/HealtHcare

115

Dental Assistant wanted. Must be licensed and registered. Full time and Part time. Send resume to: Dr. Ken Larkins @ P.O. Box 647, Atoka, TN. 38004. No phone calls please.

Home Health Care, WR Community Services is seeking experienced CNA’s/ Homemaker in Tipton County and surrounding areas.

We offer great pay with benefits.

Contact Ms. Willia Johnson at 731215-2405.

SALES & MARKETING

120

Are You Laid Off? Unemployed?

Tired Of Dead-end Jobs?

Hard Workers Needed Overnight Travel Required Contact (866) 326-4309 or joinusnow@pltnm.com

MERCHANDISE Several glass showcases. New condition. $150 each OBO. Chuck Hurt Sr. 901-828-3144 cell, 901872-8888 office.

CLOTHING/APPAREL

306

FORMAL GOWNS. (PROM DRESSES) Adult - 1 short (red w/-rhinestones) small $45, 2 floor length, 1- strapless black sparkly, small/Medium $40, 1 peach sparkly, medium/large $30. Call 901832-0226. Pick up in Covington or Munford

Wanted to Buy

328

51 Pawn Shop buys scrap gold.

Necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings - We buy guns too!!! 8372274.

I Buy Junk Cars & Trucks Call Sam

$195 901-827-0694 REAL ESTATE

Firefighter lawn service free estimates, 5th cut half price call today!

901-517-6069.

MR. MOBILE, I COME TO YOU!!

Oil changes, Brakes, Minor tuneups, and More. “Fleets and Semi’s included” Call 901-201-9287.

Covington 1 bedroom 1 bath duplex. All appliances. No pets allowed. References required. $450 per month. $400 deposit.

(901)476-7750.

Covington 3 bedroom 1 bath home. All appliances. No pets allowed. References required. $ 800.00 month. $500.00 deposit.

(901)476-7750.

Covington, 406 Bledsoe, 2br, 1ba, $600mn. $600dep. 901-828-2015.

20+ acres with 1000+ ft. of frontage with 2.5 acre lake on Atoka-Idaville Rd. 901-569-6701.

20+ acres with 2000+ ft. of frontage on Atoka-Idaville Rd. Will Separate.

901-569-6701.

Duplex for rent- 205 Elm St. Covington. A-side, 1bd, $425 mn, $425 dep. Section 8 available. 901-4766960 or 901-212-1425.

Duplexes: 2 BR $500 mo., 3 BR $600 mo. No Pets. Call 901-8372305 or 901- 553-3857.

STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS Auctions AUCTION SATURDAY MAY 25 at 10 AM. 615 Acre Duck, Deer and Wildlife Hunting Preserve, McNairy County, Ramer Tennessee.

Heritage Auction and Real Estate TFL#4556 (731) 925-3534, Visit www.TonyNeill.com or Call (731) 412-2344 For Detailed Brochure (TnScan) LAND AUCTION ñ GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV. 1,894+/- acres pasture and timber land offered in 24 tracts. Barns & out buildings for cattle operations. One tract has a beautiful 8 bedroom house with indoor pool. Open and wooded land with magnificent views. Auction Thursday, May 30 in Lewisburg, WV. Woltz & Associates, Inc., Roanoke, VA, Real Estate Brokers & Auctioneers (WV#1000). Go to www.woltz.com or call 800-5513588 for property and auction details. (TnScan)

Farm Land: Sale, Rent or Wanted 703 Farmland Needed, Pay Competitive Rates. Cash or Share. 901237-7201.

Mobile HoMes for sale 706

USED TRIPLE WIDE HOME $39995 DEL SET AND AC

CHECK OUT THE DEALS EASY LIVING HOMES, LLC <3WAY> HUMBOLDT TN 731-784-5033

Newly Remodeled 3br, 1ba, 941 Hatchie St. Cov. Section 8 available. $575 dep, $575 mn. 901-4766960, 901-212-1425.

Newly Remodeled Duplex, 2br, 1ba, 231 B. Haynie $425/rent, $425/Dep. 901-476-6960 or 901212-1425. Section 8 available.

Pilkington Properties, 151 South High, Covington, TN. 3br, 1ba brick home $400 dep., $735 mn. 901484- 2770. Call Tim.

Mobile HoMes for rent 903 Mobile Home for rent. 2br, 1ba, Large Lot. $415 mn, deposit required. 901-569-3560.

Vehicle parts

NEW 4BD/2BA DOUBLEWIDE DEL SET AND A/C WOW $48995!

959

Tailgate + rear bumper for 2004 Ford F150 and related models, new condition, white tailgate, chrome bumper. $500 OBO. Chuck 901-828-3144.

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Comm./Indust. ProPerty for rent 802 For rent: Doctors office building, approx 2400 sq feet. 534 Munford Atoka Ave. Munford, TN. Please call 371-6004 or 581-2892 Retail Building, 1000 square feet bldg for rent. Next to Allstate Insurance and the Hairport beauty shop.

Rent is $500 monthly. Contact Tonja Hanks at 901 476 5660

ApArtments for rent 901

AUCTION - TVA SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT: Government Surplus, Tools & Equipment. Saturday, May 25, 9:00am 1,000’s of items, tools, more. Details: www.

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Divorce Services DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT children $125.00. Includes name change and property settlement agreement. SAVE hundreds. Fast and easy. Call 1-888-733-7165, 24/7 (TnScan)

Help Wanted DRIVING FOR A CAREER ñ No Experience? No Problem! 2 Weeks Local training in Jackson, TN or Dyersburg, TN. *Great Pay *Benefits *Job Security *Student Tuition Loans Available *Placement Assistance. Drive-Train 119 E. L. Morgan Dr. Jackson, TN 1-800-423-8820 or Drive-Train 2045 St. John Ave. Dyersburg, TN 1-800-423-2730 www. drive-train.org (TnScan)

YARD SALE LISTINGS

ESTATE SALE 1280 Solo Road, Covington, TN FRIDAY, 17th 9-4 & SATURDAY, 18th 9-4 SUNDAY, 19th 11-4

439 A- Peete St, Covington. $450mn, $450dep. ALSO, 701 ESimonton, Covington. 3br, 1.5ba $500mn, $500dep. 901-828-2015 TWO-AND-THREE-BEDROOM Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-476-8000. Section 8 not available.

Huge Sale

Surreywood II ApArtmentS Munford, Tn 901-837-0087

Equal Housing opporTuniTy accEpTing applicaTions 1&2 BEdrooM uniTs rEnT rangEs froM

387 Miss Helen Circle, Brighton

Friday, 7-5 & Saturday, 7-3 Furniture, household items, lawn mowers, housewares, Play Station 2 with Rock Band, lots of video games.

Real cHeap pRiceS!

$350-$489

usda, rural dEvElopMEnT This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

LIVE, WORK, PARTY, PLAY! Hiring 18-24 girls/guys. Fun Sales Job! $400-$800 Weekly. Paid Expenses. Signing Bonus. Are You Energetic & Fun? Call 1-866-5747454 (TnScan)

Help Wanted Drivers OTR CDL DRIVERS NEEDED Run out of Nashville, TN. Teams needed 1 yr exp. with clean MVR. Home Sunday & Monday’s. Great pay & benefits 1-800-356-4120 (TnScan) MILAN EXPRESS DRIVING ACADEMY *Student Loans & Placement Assistance Available “Qualified Applicants” Approved for Veterans Training 1-800-6452698 www.milanexpress.com/drivingacademy 53D E.L. Morgan Dr., Jackson, TN 38305 (TnScan) 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED Learn to drive for Werner Enterprises! Earn $750 per week! CDL & Job Ready in 3 weeks 1-888-4075172 (TnScan) BIG G EXPRESS - OTR DRIVERS is looking for OTR drivers in the Memphis and surrounding areas.

Drivers must have a Class A-CDL, good MVR and at least 6 months experience. Call Recruiting at 800684-9140 x2 or go online at www. biggexpress.com. (TnScan) FLATBED DRIVERS NEW PAY Scale- Start @ .37cpm Up to .04cpm Mileage Bonus, Home Weekends, Insurance & 401K Apply @ Boydandsons.com 800-6489915 (TnScan) $2500 SIGN-ON BONUS for Company Drivers: Super Service is hiring solo and team drivers. CDL-A required. Excellent hometime options. Call 888-441-9358 or apply online at www.superservicellc.com (TnScan) DRIVER: ONE CENT RAISE after 6 and 12 months. $0.03 Enhanced Quarterly Bonus. Daily or Weekly Pay, Hometime Options. CDL-A, 3 months OTR exp. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com (TnScan) AVERITT OFFERS CDL-A DRIVERS a Strong, Profitable Career.

Experienced Drivers and Recent Grads - Excellent Benefits, Weekly Hometime, Paid Training. 888-3628608 AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer (TnScan) DRIVERS: TRAINING, CLASS ACDL. Train and work for us! Professional and focused training for your Class A-CDL. You choose between Company Driver, Owner Operator, Lease Operator or Lease Trainer.

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Paid loaded and empty miles. Also hiring Company Teams. Call 866938-7803 or apply online at www. drivenctrans.com (TnScan) CRST OFFERS THE BEST Lease Purchase Program! Sign On Bonus. No Down Payment or Credit Check. Great Pay. Class-A CDL required. Owner Operators Welcome!

Call: 866-538-9575 (TnScan)

Livestock Sale WEST KENTUCKY SELECT BRED HEIFER SALE - Selling 200 Fall Calving Bred Heifers - www. ca.uky.edu/bredheifer/ Tues., May 21, 7:00 PM. KYñTN Livestock Market Guthrie, KY (TnScan)

Miscellaneous SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3997.00Make & Save Money with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N (TnScan)

Mobile Homes For Sale MOBILE HOMES WITH LAND. Ready to move in. Owner financing with approved credit. 3Br 2Ba. No renters. 865-291-0506. LandHomesExpress.com (TnScan)

Sporting Goods GUN SHOW May 18-19 Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 9-4 - Murfreesboro Mid-TN Expo Center (1209 Park Ave) Buy - Sell - Trade. Info: (563) 927-8176 (TnScan) YOUR LOW COST ADVERTISING Solution! One call & your 25 word ad will appear in 97 Tennessee newspapers for $265/wk or 24 West TN newspapers for $95/ wk. Call this newspaper’s classified advertising dept. or go to www. tnadvertising.biz. (TnScan)

476-7116

CASH ONLY!

2 BEDROOM SUITS, HOPE CHEST, ANTIQUE STEREO, TV’S, DINING TABLE WITH 6 CHAIRS AND HUTCH, 2 END TABLES AND COFFEE TABLE, TUPPERWARE, COOKWARE, SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES, BED/BATH LINENS, COSTUME JEWELRY, HOME INTERIOR, FRIDGE AND MUCH MORE...

EVERYTHING MUST GO NO REASONABLE OFFERS REFUSED

YARD SAle 210 N. Main St., Brighton Friday & Saturday, 8-3

901-351-8025

PROFESSIONAL

Covington 4 bedroom 3 bath older home in historic district All appliances. No pets allowed. References required. $900 per month. $600 deposit. (901)476- 7750.

YARD SALE

FRiDAY & SAtuRDAY Lots of high-end girls and ladies clothing, home interior stuff, toys, 25 yrs. of “Happy Meal” toys, Husky 16k fifthwheel roller hitch and rails, photography equip., new 75’ rope winch line 160 Bloomington Dr. Brighton

YARD SALE

5653 Brighton-Clopton Rd. 7th house off Hwy. 14. Fri. & Sat. Sofa, loveseat, tables, entertainment center, chairs, strollers, luggage, fern stands

Is now accepting applications for 62 years NOW ACCEPTING of APPLICATIONS age or older. Applications are given out FOR 1 & 2BR AND on Wednesday mornALSOonly ELDERLY ings between629 a.m.-11 ANDa.m.

OVER.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT- I want to sit with the elderly. I have 12 yrs. experience and references. I have nurses aide license and CPR certified. Please call 731-612-3911.

Bailey’s Automotive

AUTUMN HILLS

Auto mechanic needed.

Must have own tools.

4 - Bedroom, 2 - Full Baths

901-835-3045

Now Leasing $550/mo.

LAWN MOWER REPAIR

Call 731-635-7177 for more information

Wanted: Auto Mechanic Apply at 3252 Glen Springs Road, Drummonds, TN

(40 YRS. EXP.) All types of ridding mowers Pick up & delivery available 2-3 day turn around 901-355-5963

Snapper Dealership

Sales, Service & Parts Now opeN Walls West Tennessee Supply 833 East Street, Covington

476-4419

$250 Deposit

Homes for rent

902

3br, 2ba, 140 Cottontop Rd. $800mn, $500dep. Call 901-4895971.

3br, 2ba, Covington, $750mn, $700 dep. 901-496-1365.

3br. 2ba closed in 2 car garage.

1644 Murphy Ave., Covington. $875mn, $875dep. CHA. 901-4754447.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CASE MANAGER PCS is recruiting full-time, Mon.-Fri., Case Managers for Covington office to work with children & adults.

Responsibilities include providing ongoing assessments and monitoring of mental health consumers. Entry-level and experienced positions needed with competitive salary and good benefits.

Qualifications: Applicants must have Bachelor’s Degree with behavioral health experience preferred.

Please send resumes to PCS, Attn: Personnel, 1997 Hwy. 51 S., Covington, TN 38019, fax to 901-313-1142, or email HR@pcswtn.org

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 ▪ B7 www.covingtonleader.com NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

public notice is hereby given that I will on:

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 23, 2003, executed by MARK A HEWITT, JR., NATALIE L HEWITT, conveying certain real property therein described to DANNY GOULDER, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee recorded May 27, 2003, in Deed Book 1068, Page 529-545; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF1 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and

FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013 At the hour of 10:00 a.m.

WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on June 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the TIPTON County Courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the TIPTON Courthouse, located in Covington Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 14, IDAVILLE EST., SECTION B AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 58 IN THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. SUBJECT TO THE SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS AT BOOK 659, PAGE 294, BUILDING LINES AND EASEMENTS AT PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 58 IN THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GRANTOR(S) HEREIN AT BOOK 1068 PAGE 527 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE. Parcel ID: 111M-A-17-00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 137 MIGNON DR, ATOKA, TN 38004. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): MARK A HEWITT, JR., NATALIE L HEWITT OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: First Franklin Financial Corporation The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rublinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #50739: 2013-05-16 2013-05-23, 2013-05-30

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE ELLA MAE LOVELADY PORCH, Plaintiff Vs. DALE PORCH, Defendant.

No. 27928 MONTE

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order appointing Special Commissioner To Sell Real Estate of the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee made and entered in the above styled cause on April 22, 2013,

In Chancery Court Courtroom at the Tipton County Justice Center in Covington, Tennessee, sell to the highest and best bidder, the following described tract of land, to wit: Lying and being in the 4th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee, more particularly bounded and described as follows: Lot 11 Lakeside Acres Subdivision as recorded at Plat Cabinet C, Slide 34 of the Tipton County Register’s Office to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot, The conveyance is subject to building lines and easements as recorded at Plat Cabinet C, Slide 34 of the Tipton County Register’s Office.

Being a portion of the same property conveyed to Grantors at Deed Book 648, Page 830 of the Tipton County Register’s Office.

Also being Map 55, Parcel 33.15 according to the Tax Assessor’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

The property will be sold for cash, in bar of the equity of redemption and all exemptions.

The Special Commissioner’s Report of Sale will lie upon her desk for a period of ten (10) days following the sale, subject to being raised and reopened by deposit of advance bid of at least 10% over the initial bid price. The property will be sold as is, where is, with possession given upon confirmation of the sale. All taxes through 2012 will be paid from the proceeds of the sale.

WITNESS MY HAND, this 16th day of May , 2013. _________________________ Virginia Gray, Special Commissioner 16 may 3 weeks

MUNFORD TIRE & BRAKE 516 MUNFORD AVE. MUNFORD, TN 38058 Public Sale June 8, 2013 10:00 a.m.

1991 Honda Magna VIN# 1HFSC1205EA108401 1985 GMC CI5 p/u

MUNFORD TIRE & BRAKE 516 MUNFORD AVE. MUNFORD, TN 38058 Public Sale June 21, 2013 10:00 a.m.

2007 Saturn Ion VIN# 1G8AZ55F67Z156628 2002 Dodge Durango VIN# 1B8H578Z22F201533

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 84CH1-2013PR-3122 Estate of deceased

Charles

Click,

Notice is hereby given that on March 21 of 2013 letter testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Charles Click who died February 24, 2013, were issued to the undersigned by the Tipton County Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the dependent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

Laura Quinn Executrix

Virginia Gray, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019 16may2wp

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated FEBRUARY 29, 2000, executed by ROWDY YATES AND WIFE, LISA D. YATES (A/K/A LISA YATES) to JERRY DUPRIEST, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 894, PAGE 175, for the benefit of UNION PLANTERS BANK, N.A., in the Register's Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to I, J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register's Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable

by TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

BY AND THROUGH ITS SERVICER AND AUTHORIZED AGENT, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/ owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 16, DANIELS SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN TIPTON COUNTY, REGISTER’S OFFICE, PLAT CABINET B, SLIDE 2 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTHWEST LINE OF MILLSTONE MOUNTAIN ROAD, SAID POINT BEING A COMMON CORNER OF LOTS 15 AND 16; THENCE NORTHEASTWARDLY ALONG SAID NORTHWEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 101.59 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTHEAST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE SUBDIVISION; THENCE N O R T H W E S T W A R D LY ALONG SAID NORTHEAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 250.13 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTHWEST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE SUBDIVISION; THENCE S O U T H W E S T W A R D LY ALONG SAID NORTHWEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 93.60 FEET TO A CORNER OF LOT 15; THENCE SOUTHEASTWARDLY ALONG THE LINE DIVIDING LOTS 15 AND 16 A DISTANCE OF 250.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ACCORDING TO SURVEY OF CAMPBELL SURVEYING CO. INC., 1023 SOUTH YATES, SUITE 201, MEMPHIS, TN 38119, DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2000.

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ROWDY YATES AND WIFE, LISA D. YATES, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 29, 2000 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 894, PAGE 173, IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1970 MILLSTONE MOUNTAIN ROAD, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019.

MAP 009 PARCEL 038.16 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433.

IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, April 22, 2013. This is improved property known as 1970 MILLSTONE MOUNTAIN ROAD, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE 38019.

J. PHILLIP JONES, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 wwwphillipjoneslaw.com F13-0555 2may3w

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 21, 2009, executed by TRACIE J. HART, conveying certain real property therein described to RICHMOND TITLE SERVICES, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee recorded June 3, 2009, in Deed Book 1440, Page 236246; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose, if required pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-117, was given in accordance with Tennessee law; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the TIPTON County Courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the TIPTON Courthouse, located in Covington Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF TN, COUNTY OF TIPTON DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 62, RICHLAND HILLS PHASE 2 REVISED AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET E, SLIDES 101 & 102; REVISED PLAT CABINET E, SLIDES 109 & 110 IN THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE TO WHICH PLAT REF-

ERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. BEING THE PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TRACIE J. HART

BY Y & M HOMEBUILDERS, INC., RECORDED ON 2/13/2007 IN BOOK 1324, PAGE 833. SOURCE OF TITLE: BOOK 1324, PAGE 833 (RECORDED 2/13/2007) APN: 138B-B-015.00 Parcel ID: 138B B 015.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 273 E HARMONY DR, MASON, TN 38049. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): TRACIE J. HART OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/proper tylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #49210: 2013-05-02 2013-0509, 2013-05-16

FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made by failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Deed of Trust dated June 23, 2006, executed by Charlie L. Maclin and wife, Lillie M. Maclin, recorded in Record Book 1284, Page 84, Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, and wherein the said Charlie L. Maclin and wife, Lillie M. Maclin, conveyed the property therein described to Bay Mark Title and Escrow Services, LLC, Trustee, to secure the indebtedness therein described, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust and note, and payment not having been made as demanded; and the undersigned, Joel E. Jordan, of 3326 Aspen Grove Drive #604, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of Bay Mark Title and Escrow Services, LLC, Trustee, said appointment being set forth in the Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, notice is hereby given that I, Joel E. Jordan, Substitute Trustee, having been requested so to do by the lawful owner of said indebtedness, will on Friday, May 31, 2013, at 12:00 Noon at the North corner of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, free from equity of redemption, homestead and dower, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, the following described real estate in Tipton County, Tennessee:

Lot 16, Knob Heights Subdivision of Town of Covington, TN, as shown by plat at Book 81, page 252 in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, and the east 8.0 feet to an alley west of and adjacent to said lot and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the south line of Ash Street, 219.00 feet west of the west line of Douglas Street; thence south along the west line of Lot 17, 150.00 feet to a point in the northeast corner of Lot 15; thence west and parallel to the south line of Ash Street, 61.00 feet to a point in the centerline of said alley; thence north along the south line of Ash Street, 61.00 feet to the point of beginning.

Being the same property conveyed to Charlie L. Maclin and wife, Lillie M. Maclin, by Warranty Deed from Randy Carroll dated June 23, 2006 and recorded in Record Book 1284, Page 82, Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee.

This is improved property known as 213 Ash Avenue, Covington, Tennessee 38019.

The following person(s) or entity(ies) hold a Deed of Trust, lien or other encumbrance on the above described property:

LVNV Funding LLC Judgment Lien Record Book 1405, Page 835 Said sale is subject to any and all unpaid taxes and any other prior claims, liens, easements, set back lines and restrictions.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. THE NOTICE OF RIGHT TO FORECLOSE HAS BEEN SENT AS REQUIRED BY T.C.A. §35-5117. ________________________ JOEL E. JORDAN Substitute Trustee STELTEMEIER & WESTBROOK, PLLC 3326 Aspen Grove Drive, #604 Franklin, Tennessee 37067 Insertion Dates: May 2, May 9 and May 16, 2013.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on January 5, 2004, by Dortha Ivy Miller and husband, James T. Miller to Mary Ruth Tackett, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1115, Page 397-403, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and WHEREAS, USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, commencing at 10:00 AM. at the north door of the Tipton County Courthouse Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 per cent of the high bid price as a non-refundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the 8th Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: A metes and bounds description of the property is included in the deed referenced below.

Map 79, Parcel 14.04 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2222 Nelson Road Brighton, TN 38011 CURRENT OWNERS: Dortha Ivy Miller and James T. Miller Being the same property conveyed by David R. Brandon and wife, Joyce Brandon, to Dortha Ivy Miller and James T. Miller, wife and husband, by deed of record in Deed Book 1115, Page 395, in the said Register’s Office.

The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Publication Dates: 05/02/13, 05/09/13 and 05/16/13 Arlisa Armstrong Substitute Trustee 85G Stonebrook Place Jackson, TN 38305 http//www.resales.usda.gov

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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 ▪ B8 www.covingtonleader.com All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following: Bid Package #1: The purchase of security and communication equipment Bid Package #2: The purchase of playground fall protection material

Publication Dates: 05/02/13, 05/09/13 and 05/16/13

For additional information contact Donnie Wallace at (901) 475-5807.

Arlisa Armstrong Substitute Trustee 85G Stonebrook Place Jackson, TN 38305

Sealed bids will be opened at May 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

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The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed September 30, 2008 by Bennie Mac Chesteen, an unmarried man to Charles M. Ennis, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of TIPTON County, Tennessee, in Record Book 1413, Page 824, and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register’s Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Thursday, May 30, 2013 commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Front (North) Door of the Courthouse, Covington, TIPTON County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, towit: Situated in County of TIPTON, State of Tennessee.

Lot 308, Roseland Acres, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 2, Page 54, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.

Notice of the Right to Foreclose has been given in compliance with T.C.A. § 35-5-117.

Tax Parcel ID: 110-005.11 Property Address: 329 Roseland Drive, Brighton, TN. Other Interested Parties: Any and All Known or Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Bennie Mac Chesteen; American Express Centurion Bank All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

ARNOLD M. WEISS, Substitute Trustee Weiss Spicer Cash PLLC 208 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38l03 90l5268296 File # 23390104120-FC

Dr. William E. Bibb Director of Schools Tipton County

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following: Print and supply the Tipton County 2013-14 Student Handbook.

Bids will be received based on 14,000 Student Handbooks.

Contact Daryl Walker for a copy of the 2012-13 Student Handbook and for additional information.

Sealed bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on May 30, 2013 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Hwy. 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

Dr. William E. Bibb, Director of Schools

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THIS CAUSE, it appearing from the Complaint for Divorce, which is sworn to, that the resident and whereabouts of Crispin Jerome Hopper, cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry.

It is ordered that said Crispin Jerome Hopper file and Answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County at Covington, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s attorney, Jeffery L. Stimpson, P. O. Drawer H, Munford, Tennessee 38058 on or before Monday, June 10, 2013, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte.

It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee.

This 18th day of April, 2013.

Virginia Gray Clerk Approved: The Law Office of Jeffery L. Stimpson, P.C. By: Jeffery L. Stimpson #11699 Attorney for the Plaintiff P.O. Drawer H 1512 Munford Avenue Munford, Tennessee (901) 837-0108 9may4wp

The First Utility District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 3706 Hwy. 59 West. This will replace the meeting scheduled for Monday, May 27, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

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Notice of Application to Establish a Branch of a State Member Bank

Home of the Week

BankTennessee, 1125 West Poplar, Collierville, TN 38017, intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to establish a branch at 13690 Highway 51 South, Suite 107, Atoka, TN 38004. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the application including the record of performance of applicant banks in helping to meet local credit needs.

2222 Nelson Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 Minimum Bid: $40,852.00 (or best offer above minimum bid)

You are invited to submit comments in writing on this application to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, P.O. Box 442, St. Louis, MO 63166-0442. The comment period will not end before June 1, 2013. The Board’s procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262. Procedures for processing protested applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. 262.25.

To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board’s procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the application, contact Yvonne Sparks, Community Development Officer, at (314) 444-8650. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the application if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,967 sq ft. This description is believed to be correct to our best understanding.

DATE & TIME OF SALE: 05/29/13 AT 10:00 am PLACE OF SALE: North door of Tipton County Courthouse FOR INFO CONTACT: 1800-349-5097 For future foreclosure sales and inventory property access our website: www.resales.usda.gov

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO AMEND THE ATOKA MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS. Notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held before the Atoka Municipal/Regional Planning Commission on the following topics 1. requiring a .PDF with the submission of plats 2. the review time from 30 to 60 days in accordance with state law.

3. allowing the Secretary of the Planning Commission to approve subdivisions of two lots or less.

4. eliminating waiver of underground utilities for subdivisions of ten lots or less 5. updating road standards Said hearings will be held pursuant to the provisions of Section 13-3-403, Tennessee Code Annotated, Said hearings will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Atoka Municipal/Regional Planning Commission on Thursday June 20, 2013, BEGINNING AT 6:30 PM IN THE ATOKA TOWN HALL. Any interested party is invited to review the resolution documents and related exhibits at Atoka City Hall and/or appear before the Atoka Municipal/Regional Planning Commission and be heard in objection or in favor of the adoption thereof.

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INVITATION TO BID

Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company/Bennie Mac Chesteen

WENDY KAY ELLIOTT HOPPER, Plaintiff, Vs. No. 30,303 CRISPIN JEROME HOPPER Defendant.

MEETING NOTICE

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Published: May 2 May 9 May 16

IN THE CHANGER COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Ford Construction Company PROJECT NO.: 84092-3410-94 CONTRACT NO.: CNK470 COUNTY: Tipton The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 06/21/13.

The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following:

Public Notice Public Notice The Town of Atoka, Tennessee will hold a public meeting at Atoka Town Hall on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Town ofpublic Atoka, input Tennessee will following hold a public meetingordinance at Atoka Town Hall on Tuesday, June 6:50 p.m. The to receive on the budget for Town’s fiscal year 2014. The public is 4, 2013 at 6:50 p.m. to receive public input on the following budget ordinance for Town's fiscal encouraged to attend and participate. year 2014. The public is encouraged to attend and participate.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN TENNESSEE OF ATOKA,AMENDING TENNESSEE AMENDING THE AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ATOKA, THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND TAX BUDGET TAX RATE FOR YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, RATE FORANNUAL THE FISCAL YEARAND BEGINNING JULY 1, THE 2013FISCAL AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2014.

2013 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2014.

BE IT ORDAINED

BY THE BOARD OFBOARD MAYOROF AND ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF ATOKA, BE IT ORDAINED

BY THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN TENNESSEE as follows: OF ATOKA, TENNESSEE as follows: SECTION 1. The budget consisting of the Available Funds and Appropriations listed in

SECTIONSections 1. The budget consisting of theforAvailable and Appropriations listed in Sections 2 and 3 2 and 3 below be adopted the FiscalFunds Year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June below be 30, adopted 2014. for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.

SECTION 2. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen estimate anticipated revenues of the SECTIONTown 2. Thefrom Board of Mayor and Aldermen estimate anticipated revenues of the Town from all sources all sources to be as follows: to be as follows: General Fund Local Taxes Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Revenues Charges for Services Fines, Forfeitures & Miscellaneous Total Revenue - General Fund Fund Balance Total Available Funds - General Fund

FY2014 Budget $ 2,083,500 $ 23,000 $ 1,396,000 $ 479,400 $ 132,000 $ 4,113,900 $ 4,607,038

State Street Aid Intergovernmental Revenues Fund Balance Total Available Funds - State Street Aid

FY2014 Budget $ 225,000 $ 302,903

Drug Fund Court Fines and Costs Fund Balance Total Available Funds - Drug Fund

FY2014 Budget $ 69,450 $ 164,342

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8,720,938

$

527,903

$

233,792

Water and Sewer Fund FY2014 Budget Revenues $ 1,891,000 Estimated Available Cash $ 7,781,604 Total Available Funds - Water and Sewer Fund $

9,672,604

3. Theand Board of Mayor appropriates and Aldermen from appropriates these anticipated SECTION 3. TheSECTION Board of Mayor Aldermen these from anticipated revenues and unexrevenues and unexpended and unencumbered funds as follows: pended and unencumbered funds as follows: General Fund Legislature Judicial Finance & Administration Police Fire Planning & Inspection Public Works - Streets Parks & Recreation Grants & Donations Total Expenditures - General Fund

FY2014 Budget $ 63,295 $ 10,100 $ 357,971 $ 1,403,898 $ 434,450 $ 94,245 $ 1,073,917 $ 731,194 $ 8,500

Sealed bids will be opened at May 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019.

State Street Aid Street Repairs & Resurfacing Total Expenditures - State Street Aid

FY2014 Budget $ 225,000

The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received.

Drug Fund Police Total Expenditures - Drug Fund

FY2014 Budget $ 69,450

Water and Sewer Fund Expenses Total Expenditures - Water and Sewer Fund

FY2014 Budget $ 1,886,028

Bid Package #1: The purchase and delivery of a portable irrigation system for an athletic field Bid Package #2: A contract for solid waste removal For additional information contact Donnie Wallace or Glenn Turner at (901) 475-5807.

Dr. William E. Bibb Director of Schools Tipton County 16may2w

PUBLIC NOTICE Special Called Meeting of the Mason Board of Mayor and Alderman The board of Mayor and Alderman of the Town of Mason will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the Mason City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is for 1st reading of ordiance to adopt the 2013-2014 Budget. Also, 2nd reading on ordiance for repayment of the funds loaned from the Gas Fund to the Water and General Funds.

Mayor David Ward Town of Mason

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4,177,570

$

225,000

$

69,450

$

1,886,028

SECTION 4.

No appropriation listed abovelisted may be exceeded appropriate ordinance action to SECTION 4. No appropriation above may bewithout exceeded without appropriate amend the budget. ordinance action to amend the budget.

SECTION 5. A detailed line-item financial plan shall be prepared in support of the budget.

SECTION 5. A detailed line-item financial plan shall be prepared support the year shall lapse SECTION 6.

All unencumbered balances of appropriations remaining at theinend of theoffiscal budget. and revert to the respective fund balance.

SECTION 7.

The appropriations of this budget shall the appropriations forend theofnext SECTION 6. All unencumbered balances ofbecome appropriations remaining at the the fiscal year until a budget for the year has been adopted. fiscal year shallnext lapsefiscal and revert to the respective fund balance.

SECTION 8. There is hereby levied a property tax rate of $0.555 per $100.00 of assessed valuation rounded SECTION 7. the The purpose appropriations of this General budget shall the appropriations for the to the nearest dollar for of funding Fundbecome services. next fiscal year until a budget for the next fiscal year has been adopted.

SECTION 9. This ordinance shall take effect from the date of its final passage, the public welfare requiring it.

PASSED onSECTION the First Consideration by thelevied Board aofproperty Mayor and of the of Atoka, 8. There is hereby tax Aldermen rate of $0.555 perTown $100.00 of Tennessee on theassessed 7th day of May, 2013. valuation rounded to the nearest dollar for the purpose of funding General Fund services.

PUBLIC HEARING held by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Atoka, Tennessee on the 4th day of June, 2013.

SECTION 9. Consideration This ordinance by shall effect from the of its final passage, the PASSED on the Second thetake Board of Mayor anddate Aldermen of the public welfare requiring it.

Town of Atoka, Tennessee on the 4th day of June, PASSED on the First Consideration by the2013.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Atoka, Tennessee on the 7th day of May, 2013.

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PUBLIC HEARING held by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Atoka, W. Daryl Walker, Mayor Tennessee on the 4th day of June, 2013.

ATTEST: PASSED on the Second Consideration by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the _____________________ Town Recorder

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NOTICE Pursuant to Section 67-5-508, Tennessee Code Annotated, the property assessment records of Tipton County will be available for public inspection at Room 204 in the Tipton County Courthouse during normal business hours. Any person desiring to inspect these records may do so at the appointed time and place.

NAMES

UNIT #

Myra Pointdexter Shawn Kirsch Debra Grunden Jimmy Johnson Tony Sangster Odell Murray Phillip Craig Adra Terry Michael Armstrong Colleen Nelson Charles Marbry James Pilkington Tereka Wilson

The Tipton County Board of Equalization will begin its annual session to examine and equalize the county assessments on June 3, 2013.

THE BOARD WILL ACCEPT APPEALS FOR TAX YEAR 2013 ONLY UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF ITS 2013 REGULAR SESSION, WHICH WILL BE JUNE 7, 2013.

The Board will meet each weekday from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Room 204 in the Tipton County Courthouse. Any owner of property who wishes to make a complaint to the County Board of Equalization must appear before said Board at this time personally or by personal appearance of an agent for the owner bearing the owner’s written authorization. Failure to appear and appeal an assessment will result in the assessment becoming final without further right of appeal.

Rose Cousar Assessor of Property

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The property will be sold to the highest bidder and may be sold separately or as one or more units. Cash 9may1w only.

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Atoka Water System Water Quality Report 2012 Is my drinking water safe?

Yes, our water meets all of EPA’s health standards. We have conducted numerous tests for over 80 contaminants that may be in drinking water. As you’ll see in the following chart, we only detected seven of these contaminants.

We found all of these contaminants at safe levels.

What is the source of my water?

Your water, which is ground water, comes from the Munford Water System and Poplar Grove Utility District which get their water from a sand aquifer. Our goal is to protect our water from contaminants and we are working with the State to determine the vulnerability of our water source to potential contamination.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has prepared a Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) Report for the untreated water sources serving water to this water system. The SWAP Report assesses the susceptibility of untreated water sources to potential contamination. To ensure safe drinking water, all public water systems treat and routinely test their water.

Water sources have been rated as reasonably susceptible, moderately susceptible or slightly susceptible based on geologic factors and human activities in the vicinity of the water source. The Atoka Water System sources rated as reasonably susceptible to potential contamination.

An explanation of Tennessee’s Source Water Assessment Program, the Source Water Assessment summaries, susceptibility scorings and the overall TDEC report to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can be viewed online at www.state.tn.us/environment/dws/dwassess.shtml or you may contact the Water System to obtain copies of specific assessments.

A wellhead protection plan is available for your review by contacting Mark Johnson at the Atoka Water System weekdays.

Why are there contaminants in my water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Enviromental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800426-4791) Este informe contiene información muy importante. Tradúscalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

For more information about your drinking water, please call Mark Johnson at 901-837-5300.

How can I get involved?

Our Water Board meets on the first and third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the utility office. Please feel free to participate in these meetings.

Is our water system meeting other rules that govern our operations?

The State and EPA require us to test and report on our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. We have met all of these requirements. Results of unregulated contaminant analysis are available upon request. We want you to know that we pay attention to all the rules.

Other Information The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers,

lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occuring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animal or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water: - Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, farming.

- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA and the Tennessee Department of Enviroment and Conversation prescribe regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public wate systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Level Found

Lead in Drinking Water If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Munford Water System is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components,. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www. epa.gov/safewater/lead Water System Security Following the events of September 2001, we realize that our customers are concerned about the security of their drinking water. We urge the public to report any suspicious activities at any utility facilities, including treatment plants, tanks, fire hydrants, etc. to 911.

Likely Source of Contamination

Total Coliform Bacteria

NO

0

2012

0

< 1 positive samples

Naturally present in the environment.

Sulfate

NO

8.2

2012

ppb

0.5

2

Leaching from ore processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories.

Asbestos

No

BDL

2012

MFL

7

7

Copper1

NO

0.052

2012

ppm

1.3

AL=1.3

Fluoride

NO

1.17

2012

ppm

4

4

Lead1

NO

2.0

2012

ppb

0

AL=15

Sodium

NO

5.6

2012

ppm

N/A

N/A

TTHM (Total trihalomethanes)

NO

6.5

2012

ppb

N/A

80

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

NO

BDL

2012

ppb

N/A

60

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

Chlorine

1.1-1.2

Violation Yes/No

Level Found

Range of Detections

NO

1.1

1.0-1.4

Date of Sample

Date of Sample 2012

Where: Tipton County Preschool When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 Friday, May 24, 2013 Times: 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. on Thursday 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on Friday If you have any questions or want to make an appointment please call:

Unit Measurement

Unit Measurement ppm

MCLG

MRDLG 4

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Public Notice The Town of Atoka, Tennessee will hold a public meeting at Atoka Town Hall on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 6:45 p.m. to receive public input on the following budget ordinance for Public Town’s fiscal year 2013. The public is Notice encouraged to attend and participate.

The Town of Atoka, Tennessee will hold a public meeting at Atoka Town Hall on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 6:45 p.m. to receive public input on the following budget ordinance for Town's fiscal oRDiNANce oF oF AtoKA,toteNNeSSee AMeNDiNG SectioN yeartHe 2013. toWN The public is encouraged attend and participate.

AN 3 oF oRDiNANce NuMbeR 12-06-02 RelAteD to APPRoVeD eXPeNDituReS FoR tHe FiScAl YeAR beGiNNiNG JulY 1, 2012 AND eNDiNG JuNe 30, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ATOKA, TENNESSEE AMENDING SECTION 3 2013. OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 12-06-02 RELATED TO APPROVED EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2012 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2013.

be it oRDAiNeD bY tHe boARD oF MAYoR AND AlDeRMeN oF tHe toWN BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN oF AtoKA, teNNeSSee follows: OF ATOKA, TENNESSEEas as follows: Section 3 of Ordinance Number 12-06-02, passed by the of Mayor SectioN 1.SECTION Section 1.3 of Ordinance Number 12-06-02, passed

by Board the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on June 5, 2012 is hereby amended to appropriate funds as follows: and Aldermen on June 5, 2012 is hereby amended to appropriate funds as follows: General Fund General Government Police Fire Streets Parks & Recreation Grants & Donations Total Expenditures - General Fund

FY2013 Budget $ 653,720 $ 1,341,383 $ 395,950 $ 1,001,792 $ 1,143,318 $ 11,500

State Street Aid Street Repairs & Resurfacing Total Expenditures - State Street Aid

FY2013 Budget $ 225,000

Drug Fund Police Total Expenditures - Drug Fund

FY2013 Budget $ 60,000

Water and Sewer Fund Expenses Total Expenditures - Water and Sewer Fund

FY2013 Budget $ 2,069,651

$

4,547,663

$

225,000

$

60,000

$

2,069,651

SectioN 2.SECTION All other2.sections Ordinance Number shall remain as passed All other of sections of Ordinance Number12-06-02 12-06-02 shall remain as passed the Board of Mayorand and Aldermen. by the by Board of Mayor Aldermen.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect from the date of its final passage, the

SectioN The requiring Board it. of Mayor and Aldermen appropriates from these anticipated public3. welfare revenues and unexpended and unencumbered funds as follows: PASSED on the First Consideration by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Atoka, Tennessee on the 7th day of May, 2013.

SectioN 4. No appropriation listed above may be exceeded without appropriate ordinance action to HEARING amend the PUBLIC heldbudget. by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Atoka, Tennessee on the 4th day of June, 2013.

MCL

Contaminant

Range of Detections

Who: Any child with a suspected handicapping condition (speech, language, physical, mental, visual, hearing, gifted)

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have under-gone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about not only their drinking water, but food preparation, personal hygiene, and precautions in handling infants and pets from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

What does this chart mean?

• MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

• MCL: Maximum Contaminant Levels, or the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.

• MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level or MRDL - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for the control of microbial contaminants.

• MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfectant level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

• AL - Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

• Non-Dectects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminate is not present.

• Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - explained as a relation to time and money as one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

• Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - explained as a relation to time and money as one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

• Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) - million fiber per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.

Violation Yes/No

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Water Quality Data

Contaminant

PRESCHOOL SCREENING

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Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits.

Erosion of natural deposits; used in water treatment.

MRDL 4

Likely Source of Contamination Water additive used to control microbes.

Iron: Iron occurs naturally in our raw water and occasionally accumulates in the distribution system. Iron shows up as “red” or “rusty” water at your tap. Although you do not want to drink water that is not clear, iron is not considered to be a hazard to your health. We test for iron daily and it is usually around 0.04 ppm. The aesthetic limit for iron is 0.3 ppm.

1During the most recent round of Lead and Copper testing, 0 out of 20 households sampled contained concentrations exceeding the action level.

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SectioN 5. A detailed line-item financial plan shall be prepared in support of the PASSED on the Second Consideration by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the budget.

SectioN 6. All unencumbered balances of appropriations remaining at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse and revert to the respective fund balance.

SectioN 7. The appropriations of this budget shall become the appropriations for the next fiscal year until a budget for the next fiscal year has been adopted.

SectioN 8. There is hereby levied a property tax rate of $0.555 per $100.00 of assessed valuation rounder to the nearest dollar for the purpose of funding General Fund services.

SectioN 9. This ordinance shall take effect from the date of its final passage, the public welfare requiring it.

PASSeD at the First Consideration by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Atoka, Tennessee on the 1st day of May, 2012.

Town of Atoka, Tennessee on the 4th day of June, 2013.

_____________________ W. Daryl Walker, Mayor ATTEST:

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Meeting Notices [Public Chapter 442 (the Sunshine Law”) enacted by Tennessee’s 88th General Assembly requires public notice of meetings of all government bodies whose action can affect public policy.]

ATOKA Board of Mayor and Aldermen - first Tuesday - 7 p.m. - City Hall Regional Planning Commission - third Thursday - 6:30 p.m. City Hall

Electric System Board - fourth Monday - 5:00 p.m. - 1469 South Main Street.

Finance and Administration Committee - third Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room General Welfare - Public Relations Committee second Tuesday - 1 p.m.

- City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room

BRIGHTON

Historic Zoning Commission - first Tuesday - 7 p.m. - City Hall

Board of Mayor and Aldermen - second Tuesday - 7 p.m. - City Hall

Covington Housing Authority - second Monday - 2:30 p.m. 1701 Shoaf Street

Park and Recreation Commission - fourth Monday - 6 p.m. - City Hall

Industrial Development Board - first Wednesday - 12 noon, 106 West Liberty

Planning Commission fourth Monday -7 p.m.

- City Hall

Municipal Regional Planning Commission first Tuesday - 5:00 p.m.

- City Hall

BURLISON Board of Mayor and Aldermen - second Tuesday - 7 p.m. Community Center Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen - second and fourth Tuesday - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Board of Zoning Appeals - third Thursday - 7 p.m.

- City Hall Covington Economic Development Corp. - 12 noon, first Tuesday of each month - CovingtonTipton County Chamber of Commerce, 106 W. Liberty, Covington

General Welfare-Public Safety Committee fourth Tuesday - 1 p.m.

- City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room Public Works Committee - first Tuesday - 1 p.m. City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room VFW - first Monday -7-8 p.m.

Marine Corps League first Tuesday - 7 - 8 p.m.

Sons of the Confederate Veterans - third Thursday - 7 - 8 p.m.

All meetings are at the Veterans Youth Center, 216 W. Washington, Covington, TN. Veterans

Youth Center is open from 3 - 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12 - 6 p.m.

Mason Municipal Planning Board - first Tuesday 7 p.m. - Mason Court Room Board of Mayor and Aldermen - second Monday - 7 p.m. - Mason City Hall Board Room Mason Planning Commission - second Monday - 5:30 p.m.

Mason City Hall Board Room Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen - fourth Monday - 7 p.m. Municipal Building, College Street Memorial Public Library Board - fourth Tuesday - 4:30 p.m. - Library, 87 College Street Municipal Regional Planning Commission - second Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - Municipal Building, College Street Tipton County Al-Anon (for persons affected by someone else’s drinking) Monday - 8 p.m. - First Presbyterian Church - at main rear entrance; Friday - 8 p.m. Munford Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall The Tipton County Geographic Information System Board - meets on a quarterly basis. The third Thursday at noon in the lower conference room at Covington City

Hall. Meetings are in January, April, July and October.

Association for the Handicapped - second Monday - 7:30 p.m. 3373 Highway 59 West.

Board of Education second Thursday - 7 p.m. - 1580 Highway 51 South Board of Zoning Appeals - fourth Monday - 5 p.m.

- Tipton County Justice Center, 1801 South College, Covington, General Sessions Courtroom Tipton County Sheriff’s Office Civil Service Board Fourth Tuesday of January, April, July and October; 6 p.m. Tipton County Justice Center, Covington Christian Motorcycle Association in Tipton County - fourth Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - Olympic Steakhouse, Atoka Tipton County Republican Women - fourth Thursday - 7 p.m., 99 Doctor’s Drive, Munford, TN Tipton County Democratic Party - second Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - VFW Youth Center, 216 West Washington, Covington Tipton County Drug Coalition - third Wednesday - 12 noon - Country Kitchen, Covington; fourth Monday - 6 p.m. Munford Park and Recreation Center Tipton County Election Commission - third Wednesday - 3:30 p.m.

- Election Commission Office, 113 E. Church

Street, Covington Finance and Administration Committee - third Tuesday - 1 p.m. - City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room Fire Committee - third Monday - 7 p.m. - Justice Center First Utility District Board of Directors fourth Monday - 6 p.m. 3706 Highway 59 West General Welfare Committee - second Monday - 6:30 p.m. Justice Building Geographic Information System - third Thursday - 1:30 p.m. - Covington City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room Grand Jury - first Monday in March, July and November - 9 a.m.

- Tipton County Justice Center Habitat for Humanity/ Tipton County - third Thursday - 7 p.m. - City Hall, Covington 4756842 Legislative Commission - second Monday - 7 p.m. - Justice Building 911 Emergency Board of Directors - third Monday - 7 p.m. - 220 Highway 51 N. , Ste. 4, Covington Planning Commission - fourth Monday 6:30 p.m. - Tipton County Justice Center, 1801 South College, Covington Poplar Grove Utility District Board of Directors - fourth Tuesday - 7 p.m. - 14560 Highway 51 South

Public Works Committee - first Monday - 7 p.m.

- Public Works Office, Brighton Tipton County Public Library - Library Board fifth Monday- 5:30 p.m.

- 300 West Church Tipton County Arts Council ¬- third Monday - 6 p.m. in the Ruffin Theater, Covington Tipton County Veterans’ Council - third Saturday - 7 a.m. - Tipton County Museum and Nature Center, Bert Johnston Avenue, Covington *The Committees will meet on these scheduled times unless cancelled or rescheduled prior to the meeting dates and times.

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Property Transfers The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Register of Deeds Claudia M. Peeler from May 1-14, 2013 ▪ Terry K. Turner and Rosie Turner to Ian Voisine and Ashley Voisine, 700 South College Street, Covington, 38019, Lot 12, Witherington Estates, Sec B, $128,000 ▪ Vickie Lynn Hutchison Heustis to Raecheal Belcher, 117 Rolling Oaks Drive, Munford, 38058, Lot 46, Rolling Oaks S/D Sec B, $112,500 ▪ Stamja-Lp Tn Properties to Lps Real Estate and Development Company, 2680 Hwy 22 North, Yuma, 38390, Lot 4, Highlands Commercial S/D, Sec B, $500,000 ▪ Alan R. Strain, Et Al. to Wade Cromwell and Brandon Cromwell, Vacant, 348.32 acres on Leighs Chapel Road, Tipton County, $1,256,000 ▪ TN Housing Development to HUD, 98 Westerfield Drive, Atoka, 38004, Lot 17, Maple Woods Village, Sec B, $97,942 ▪ Ruben Keith Knight to JP Morgan Chase, National Association, 272 Walker Field Lane, Munford, 38058, Lot 9, Timberland Heights S/D, Sec A, $54,600 ▪ William Mark Bradshaw, Jr. to HUD 82 Melanie Street, Burlison, 38015, Lot 20, Royce Burlison S/D, $74,605

SECTION 00012

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Sealed bids for Sewer Project at TN041-01, -02, -03, -04, and -07 will be received by The Covington Housing Authority, 1701 Shoaf St., Covington, TN 38019 on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The estimated construction cost of the project is between $980,000 and $990,000 .

The Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Form of Contract, Drawings, Specification, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following locations: Ledford Engineering and Planning, LLC; The Covington Housing Authority; the West Tennessee Plan Room in Jackson, Tennessee, F.W. Dodge Corporation, Reed Construction Data, Builders Exchange in Memphis and the Tennessee Office of Minority Business Enterprise, located in Nashville, TN. Bidding documents may be obtained from Janice Campbell at the office of Ledford Engineering and Planning, LLC, 5567 Commander Drive, Arlington, TN 38002, (901) 867-5220. A deposit of $200.00 is required from prime bidders for one set of Bidding Documents. Prime bidders tendering a bonafide bid, except the successful Contractor, will be refunded their full deposit upon return of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 14 days after bid opening. Prime bidders not tendering a bonafide bid will be refunded $100.00 upon return of the Bidding Documents. ALL BID DEPOSIT CHECKS OR DRAFTS SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE LEDFORD ENGINEERING AND PLANNING LLC. Extra sets of Bidding Documents will be furnished to prime bidders for a deposit of $200.00, one-half, $100.00 of which will be refunded if the bidding instruments are returned within 14 days after bid opening. Make check payable to Ledford Engineering and Planning LLC.

▪ Wilmer E. Lee and Kyla D. Lee to Corley W. Fortune and Heather E. Fortune, 157 Stimpson Avenue, Munford, 38058, Lot 11, Park Place S/D, Sec A, $103,500

A deposit of $200.00 is required from subcontractors and materials suppliers for each set of Bidding Documents. Subcontractors and materials suppliers will be refunded $175.00 of their deposit upon return of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 14 days after bid opening. Partial sets will not be issued. Make check payable to Ledford Engineering and Planning LLC.

▪ Peggy L. Fletcher to Casey Sadlon, 240 Ashley Lane, Brighton, 38011, Lot 4, Harmon Estates S/D, Sec C, $181,500

All bidders must be licensed Contractors as required by the contractors Licensing Act of 1976 (TCA Title 62, chapter 6) of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee. No bid will be opened unless the outside of the sealed envelope containing the bid provides the following information: 1. The Contractor’s license number, the date of the license’s expiration, and a quotation of that part of his classification applying to the bid. 2. The license number, expiration date thereof, and license classification of the subcontractor applying to the Bid Form for electrical, plumbing or heating, ventilation or air conditioning in excess of $25,000.

If the subcontract does not exceed $25,000 for the above mentioned categories, the general contractor must certify to this effect, in writing, on the outside of the bid envelope. In the case joint ventures, this information must be provided by each party submitting the bid. Each bidder must deposit with his bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the bid.

▪ Russell Kesler and Tiffany Kesler to Milton W. Ruvalcaba and Shannon W. Ruvalcaba, 1884 Walker Field Road, Munford, 38058, Lot 14, Green Meadows S/D, $149,900 ▪ Scott Alexander and Shawn Alexander Parish to Herbert A. Kraemer and Dawn P. Kraemer, 2440 Beaver Road, Munford, 38058, $206,000 ▪ Kristy Marrero to Edgar M. Galloway and April N. Galloway, 112 Nolan Road, Brighton, 38011, 8.53 acres, $217,000 ▪ Brian C. Dowell and Chianna H. Dowell to Recontrust Company, Na, 201 Sterling Ridge, Atoka, 38004, Lot 14, Sterling Ridge S/D, Sec A, $315,905 ▪ Christopher B. Jones to Wells Fargo, 111 West Hannah Marie Drive, Munford, 38058, Lot 43, Countryhaven S/D, Sec C, $186,085 ▪ Muthyaia K. Rao and Jean C. Rao to First Tennessee Bank, 9728 Fleetwood Drive, Millington, 38053, Lot 34, Quito Estates S/D, Sec A, $45,055 ▪ Charles L. Walker and Venita B. Walker to Apex Home Builders, LLC, Vacant, Lot 56, Oak Creek S/D, $40,000 ▪ Atko Development Company, LLC to Se Realty, LLC, Lot 27A, McLaughlin Commercial S/D, $575,000

Bid Bonds and Performance and Payment Bonds must be secured by a guaranty or surety company listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570 and shall be within the maximum amount specified for such company in said Circular 570. The “Bid Bond” and the “Performance and Payment Bond” must be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in the state where the project is located, and must be listed in U.S. Treasury Circular No. 570.

Attention is called to the fact that the minimum salaries and wages set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project. The Contract will be subject to the “Section 3” Clause, see Document 00715 - General condition, Article 40, calling for utilization of low-income businesses and individuals from the project area where feasible.

Bidders must comply with the President’s Executive Order Nos. 11246 and 11375, which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must comply with Title VI of the civil Rights Act of 1964, the Anti-Kickback Act, and the contract Work Hour Standard Act. Bidders must certify that they do not, and will not, maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin. Attention is called to the goals and timetables for minority and female participation.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Attention is called to the fact that The Covington Housing Authority is not an Indian Housing Authority.

WALK THROUGH AND PREBID CONFERENCE

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A Prebid Conference at the Covington Housing Authority Office, 1701 Shoaf, Covington, TN, will be held for the purpose of answering questions Bidders may have and to consider any suggestions they may wish to make concerning the project at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Immediately following the Prebid Conference, a walk through of the project will be held by the Owner. All contractors are strongly recommended to attend this walk through and Prebid Conference.

The Covington Housing Authority By: Mrs. Christi Billings Executive Director

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Alexander: Obama should comply with IRS inquires Letter says IRS targeting “threatens to silence political dissent,” senators demand that administration provide information, IRS testimony if necessary WASHINGTON, May 15 – U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today joined a group of 45 senators in a letter (attached) personally calling on President Obama to have his administration “comply with all requests” by Congress as it examines the Internal Revenue Service’s admitted targeting of conservative groups and others during the 2012 election.

“The First Amendment protects the rights of the American people to organize and speak up and speak out, and the IRS has violated those rights by creating what sounds like an enemies list to keep people quiet,” Alexander said today after joining the letter. “Congress needs to investigate the IRS’s actions to make sure something like this never happens again, and the Obama administration owes it to the American people to help us get to the bottom of this.”

In the letter, the senators say the IRS is guilty of “wholly inappropriate action that threatens to silence political dissent and brings partisan politics into what used to be a nonpartisan, unbiased and fact-based review process.” The letter demands that the administration “comply with

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“The First Amendment protects the rights of the American people to organize and speak up and speak out, and the IRS has violated those rights by creating what sounds like an enemies list to keep people quiet.” – Lamar Alexander all requests related to Congressional inquiries without delay,” including making IRS employees available.

Alexander previously joined 11 senators in March 2012 in sending a letter to IRS commissioner Douglas Schulman seeking assurance that the agency’s string of inquiries toward 501(c)(4) organizations affiliated with the Tea Party “has a sound basis in law and is consistent with the IRS’s treatment of tax-exempt organizations across the spectrum.”

Alexander said at the time: “The extra scrutiny

the IRS appears to be giving Tea Party-related nonprofits is disturbing, so I hope we find that the IRS is treating all tax-exempt organizations the same. The government should not have what amounts to an enemies list based on what people or organizations say or believe, and if it turns out the IRS is denying Tea Party groups the proper tax status because of what they have to say, it must stop and those responsible must be held accountable.”

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You can't go wrong at Glenn Springs Lake Fishing season is upon us. I have been hearing about some good catches by the commercial fishermen already this year.

If you are not a commercial fisherman, try your hand at our local TWRA Lake called Glen Springs Lake.

Take 51 south from Covington, turn west at Munford an stay on Drummonds Road. Take a right on Glen Springs Road, then another right on Grimes Road and you will have found yourself at a 310-acre lake that is full of fish waiting on your bait for their lunch.

Glen Springs Lake has a boat launching ramp, fish attractors, fishing pier, bait and tackle and boat and trolling motor rentals, plus fishing licenses, picnic areas, restrooms and concessions.

Species found at the lake include largemouth bass, blue gill, crappie and catfish.

If you are bass fishing, recommendations for a cloudy or low light day are to use darker colored crank baits in early morning. Use chrome or light colored crank baits that reflect light and draw the fish’s attention on sunny

days. federal laws as they curThere are a total of 18 rently exist, but if policy family fishing lakes in makers in Washington Tennessee. These lakes expanded current laws in are open year any way, Texas round for fishing would ignore and outdoor recthose changes reation. Ten of the based on the lakes are located “because I say in West Tennessee so” theory of and range from 87 modern jurisWildlife Chatter prudence. to 560 acres.

By Arnold Bull It is a good way It wouldn’t to get a day’s vamatter if new cation by visiting one of federal laws are enthe 18 lakes. Remember tirely constitutional. It your life jackets and pad- wouldn’t matter if the dles and please do not new laws saved lives. It forget a stringer. wouldn’t matter if the By the time you read new laws enjoyed broad, this portion of the col- bipartisan support. Unumn, spring turkey sea- der the proposal pendson for Tipton County ing in Texas, current laws will be over. Hope your have reached a ceiling, season was a good one. and any effort to raise Here is some food for that ceiling must be igthought: nored.

On Monday, the Texas This is, of course, crazy.

House of Representatives Whether Texas likes it or passed a bill that would not, states can’t pick and bar state officials from choose which federal enforcing any new fed- laws they’ll honor and eral gun laws. Via Kevin which they’ll ignore.

Drum, I see that the MadI can’t say at this point dowBlog’s Steve Benen whether the pending bill calls the bill “crazy.” has a chance of passing, In this case, Texas’ nul- though it seems like the lification bill effectively sort of thing Gov. Rick hopes to freeze the status Perry (R) would like to quo of federal gun laws sign. But I can say the in place indefinitely. The bill, if it becomes state state is prepared to honor law, would not withstand

Sports Happenings The 22nd annual Elliston Golf Tournament benefitting the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse will be held June 1 at Edmund Orgill Golf Course in Millington. The four-person scramble begins at 1:30 p.m with lunch at noon.

There will be cash prizes and other contests. The cost is $75 per person and sponsorships are available. For registration information, contact Jeff Phillips at 233-9495 or philjeff9@yahoo.com.

The Covington Integrated Arts Academy Dance Troupe is holding an alumni basketball game between Covington and Haywood high schools on May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at CIAA. Admission is $5. Funds raised will help fund the group's trip to Orlando, Fla. The newly-formed Tipton County Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2013. Athletes, coaches, administrators, officials, team doctors or members of the media are eligible.

Nomination forms can be picked up at the Covington Parks and Recreation Department or at the city halls in Atoka, Brighton and Munford.

Covington Parks and Rec's Flower Power 5K run will be May 18. The race begins at the Tipton County Museum at 9 a.m. Registration ends at 8:30. There is a $20 entry fee.

The Kidz Triathlon will be June 1 for ages 3-16 at the Covington Sportsplex. Ages 3-4 is a tricycle event. The fee is $25 before May 25 for a shirt.

Bikers must wear a helmet in the road race.

Registrations are being accepted until May 29 for blast ball and t-ball by the Atoka Parks and Recreation Department. Blast ball, for ages 3-4, is an introductory t-ball program with small teams for maximum playing time. The t-ball league is for ages 5-6. For more information or to register, log on townofatoka.com, or call 837-5300.

Atoka Parks and Recreation recently announced a soccer camp partnership with Challenger Sports, providers of the

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Camps will take place June 10-14. For more information, call Ryan McConnell at 800-739-9441

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The Covington Parks and Recreation Department began accepting registration for the summer youth camps on May 1. Cost to attend each camp is $40. For more information, call 476-3734.

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a legal challenge.

I’ve got some news for Mr. Benen. States, in fact, can “pick and choose which federal laws” state officials will enforce, and state refusals to enforce federal law would most definitely “withstand a legal challenge.” In fact, they already have.

See, Printz v. United States in which the Supreme Court held that state officials could refuse to implement a federal background check requirement for the purchase of new firearms.

Under Printz and New York v. United States, it is well established that the federal government cannot force state officials to implement federal laws.

Whether or not this specific bill is a good idea, this is not a “nullification” bill. It would not prevent federal officials from enforcing federal law with in the state of Texas. As described by Benen’s source, it is simply a bill that says state officials will not enforce certain federal laws- and that is something states have every right to do.

A few portions of the bill seem ambiguous to me, but I don’t see

anything in the bill that would prevent federal officials from enforcing federal law and any state law that purported to prevent federal officials from enforcing a constitutional federal law would be preempted under the Supremacy Clause.The

discussion continued on for some time.

What do you think?

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Munford’s Patterson qualifies for state Munford and Brighton each found plenty of success on the tennis courts this year.

The Munford High School girls tennis team won their fourth straight Region 7-AAA championship last Thursday, defeating Arlington 4-2.

On Monday, Munford senior Taylor Patterson won her third straight region title and made the Class AAA State Tournament, which begins Tuesday in Murfreesboro, for a third straight year.

The Munford girls team, anchored by Patterson and Madison Willis, finished the regular season with a 13-0 record and won the District 13 AAA title.

Patterson and Willis have been PATTERSON the anchor to a team that in the past four years has amassed a record of 52-2.

Willis has won two district runner-up doubles championships, a singles runner-up championship and a regional runner-up.

On May 5, Brighton’s boys team defeated Bartlett to win the regional team tennis championship.

They advanced to the sectional team tournament with the win.

In the individual district tournament, the doubles final came down to two Brighton teams.

Jay Davis and Stephen Hogg defeated Heath Baskin and Michael Craig to take the title.

Kim Greer, James Kaseburg, Heath Baskin, Stephen Hogg, Jay Davis and Michael Craig.

Stephen Hogg and Jay Davis

Munford’s Abigail Bell, Amber Carlan, Taylor Patterson, Barry Bargery, Madison Willis and Maelin Harris. Not pictured Brianna Carson. Courtesy photos

Munford United takes second

The Munford United SC Girls Soccer team finished second recently in the Adidas Premier Invitational Tournament at Mike Rose Soccer Complex. Tipton County’s only competitive club soccer team consists players from Munford, Covington and Brighton high schools, plus three home school girls. Courtesy photo

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